Elon Musk hosted a livestream chat with German far-right leader Alice Weidel on Thursday, using his power as the owner of X to amplify the party's message.

More political meddling? Musk hosts chat with German far-right party leader

The Conservative leader said "no-one has joined the dots" on grooming gangs scandals across the UK, while the PM urged Tory MPs to abandon their amendment.

Badenoch and PM clash at PMQs over grooming gangs amid calls for public inquiry

The Safeguarding Minister told ITV News "I worry about my safety" after tech billionaire Elon Musk called her a "rape genocide apologist".

Jess Phillips: Musk abuse has 'turned my world upside down'

Elon Musk is interested in buying a stake in Liverpool FC because he has an "emotional attachment" to the city, his father has revealed.

Elon Musk 'would like' to buy Liverpool FC

Starmer criticised "the poison of the far right" after tech billionaire Elon Musk continued his online attacks on the PM, calling for him to be put in prison.

Grooming gangs inquiry chief: No need for new probe, 'just get on' with reforms

Elon Musk has said he believes Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe would make a better leader of the Reform party than Nigel Farage.  Credit: PA

The world's richest man appeared to endorse the Great Yarmouth MP to become leader of Reform UK after withdrawing support for Nigel Farage on Sunday. 

Who is Rupert Lowe, the MP Elon Musk thinks could be Reform UK leader?

ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston looks at how the prime minister may respond to recent criticism by tech-billionaire Elon Musk.

Will Starmer respond to Elon Musk's online criticism?

Musk's criticism of Farage comes weeks after the pair had a "great" meeting in the USA amid rumours of a large donation to Reform UK.

Elon Musk says Nigel Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to lead Reform

Yvette Cooper said Phillips had ‘campaigned tirelessly’ on behalf of those that had been failed by institutions.

Ministers defend Jess Phillips after Musk's grooming gangs criticism 

Why has Musk become so obsessed with Britain - and why does he hate Keir Starmer? ITV News' Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana explains.

Why has Elon Musk become obsessed with British politics?

It comes as Musk's outbursts against the government have escalated in recent days in response to their rejection of requests for an inquiry into grooming gangs.

Farage calls Musk a 'hero' but is 'reticent' about some of his opinions

The tech billionaire wrote a series of posts on X calling for far-right activist Robinson to be 'freed', after he was jailed in October for contempt of court.

Elon Musk calls for Tommy Robinson to be released from prison

FILE - President-elect Donald Trump listens to Elon Musk as he arrives to watch SpaceX's mega rocket Starship lift off for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Nov. 19, 2024. (Brandon Bell/Pool via AP, File)

It's been a dramatic week in Congress, with fighting among lawmakers over a federal spending bill potentially forcing the government into shutdown.

Why the US government is facing a shutdown this weekend

Musk was asked about the rumoured donation by ITV News as he arrived on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

Elon Musk denies reports he will donate £80m to Nigel Farage's Reform

Nigel Farage said it would be "great" if South African billionaire Musk went ahead with the huge £80 million donation.

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