Nigel Farage has criticised Elon Musk for supporting Restore UK, a rival party, in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. Farage warned that Musk's intervention, through posts on X backing Rupert Lowe's Restore UK, could 'split the right-wing vote'.
Background of the By-Election
Restore UK, founded by Rupert Lowe after his suspension from Reform UK, has fielded a candidate in Makerfield, potentially hindering Reform UK's chances. A Survation opinion poll indicates a tight race, with Labour's Andy Burnham narrowly leading Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, and Restore UK polling at seven per cent.
Farage's Concerns
Farage suggested that Labour's Andy Burnham would be 'delighted' by Musk's actions, while Lowe asserted that 'millions of Brits' support Restore UK. The by-election is seen as a critical test for the right-wing vote in the UK.
