Tech tycoon Elon Musk is considering backing a rival to Reform UK led by Rupert Lowe, it has emerged. Musk, who briefly flirted with bankrolling Farage's populist party, suddenly took aim at the Clacton MP after the pair sparred over ex-English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson.

Nigel Farage hit back at Rupert Lowe after the ousted MP accused him of a "witch hunt". The Reform leader claimed that there had been ongoing behavioural issues with the Great Yarmouth MP. Mr Lowe had the Reform whip suspended last week over claims of threatening violence against the party chairman and allegations of office bullying,