Ex-PM aide claims Musk has secret UK informant

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Elon Musk’s recent insights into British politics have sparked controversy, with former UK Prime Minister’s chief of staff Gavin Barwell suggesting a hidden influence behind the tech mogul’s knowledge.

Musk, who previously revealed his British roots through a grandparent who helped raise him, has expressed feeling more aligned with British heritage than his South African Boer ancestry. Despite this personal connection, his observations about Britain’s current political climate have raised eyebrows among some political figures.

Elon Musk pretty well informed about UK politics. He is clearly being briefed by someone. Question is who? Whoever it is doesn't like the establishment parties, but also doesn't like @Nigel_Farage either. Wonder who it could be…🤔

— Gavin Barwell (@GavinBarwell) January 10, 2025

Lord Barwell, who gained prominence during the Brexit period while serving under Theresa May, took to social media to question the source of Musk’s political understanding. His tenure at Downing Street was marked by allegations of involvement in anti-Brexit efforts within the administration.

“Elon Musk pretty well informed about UK politics. He is clearly being briefed by someone. Question is who?” Barwell posted on social media Friday afternoon. He further speculated about the identity of this supposed informant, noting it couldn’t be Nigel Farage due to their recent disagreement, but must be someone opposed to established political parties.

'That wouldn't have happened without Musk's intervention'

Nigel Farage's former advisor Gawain Towler says @ElonMusk has forced Labour to implement the findings of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse pic.twitter.com/VtD7qgFyjP

— Westminster Watch (@WestminsterTRT) January 10, 2025

The billionaire’s commentary on British affairs has increasingly agitated the political establishment, particularly regarding discussions about the grooming gangs scandal on his platform X. Critics of this pushback have pointed out, as has Musk himself, the apparent double standard in reaction to other wealthy foreign individuals who influence British politics, especially those supporting left-wing causes.

The dispute highlights growing tensions between traditional political structures and influential tech leaders who engage in national political discourse, with Musk’s understanding of British affairs becoming an unexpected focal point of controversy.