As a German, it needs to be said: Musk is not only interested in UK politics. He is constantly commenting on german politics as well. And we do have a general election in february... I have to say, I am really worried!
Musk is an oligarch and should be treated as one! If he tries to meddle in UK politics, put restrictions/sanctions on him and his businesses, or send a 007 ... he is a villain and needs to be seen as such
I love coming here to watch yet another liberal meltdown. This story isn't even true. It came from a bot account on X. Yet these 'journalists' are sat discussing it without considering the source. The story was then pushed by mainstream media just to get clicks. Do you really think Musk cares about the UK? He used the UK 'police state' idea to scare Americans from voting for a sister leftist party in the US. It's a nonsense story.
Why? Labour and Tories take enormous sums of money from donors all the time to fund their parties. If you want to argue that money should be kicked out of politics altogether im 100% with you but if what you're effectively arguing for a the perpetuity of the uniparty with noone else able to get a look in because they can't fundraise like the big two why should anyone be on board with that hypocrisy?
The democrats spent way more money, even paid for celebrity endorsements, ended up in massive campaign debt and still lost hard. That should answer the question.
Elon's weird fascination with UK politics genuinely worries me. There's a concerted effort by him to destabilise the government at the moment and judging by how much weird credence people were giving to his arbitrary petition, it looks like he's well on his way to achieving his goals. Praying that's not the case though - the average UK citizen is marginally more intelligent than your US population traditionally so I'm hoping people can see through his BS
“Can you imagine a world where Elon Musk buys a UK election?” Yes. It’s genuinely one of my biggest fears. He’s got 5 years to rot the brains of so many using that awful propaganda machine of his. He’s a Bond villain. Send someone
If that’s one of your ‘biggest fears’ you are so unbelievably privileged. Most people in this country WISH they had the bandwidth to worry about things like that.
Probably also depends on how the American project with Trump & Musk pans out over next few years. If it’s successful or the USA suffers thru tariffs, inflation, immigration, healthcare etc. & it brings to surface all the excesses of power, wealth & corruption in politics. I’d like to think we Brits are less given to celebrity & such influences & more driven by fair play & likely to rebel against it.
@@cobbler40they wouldn't know what to do with it, Farage has never offered real policies and never had responsibility for delivering anything but campaigning and PR.
Gosh there is such arrogance from this group of people, i am sorry to give you all a tissy fitty, but the British working People will vote in Farage, and migration will be stopped. i suggest you get use to that, its called democracy.
Banning Reform from receiving funds because the other two are afraid would be a fabulous recruiting call for them. People are not daft - banning someone because you don't agree with them only drives interest in them.
Which is not something any sane person would propose, what should happen is a new law regulating campaign finance and party financing. I.E. Affecting all parties identically.
I laughed out loud when she said "we've got the BBC and the king". Does she really think that the guy who took suitcases full of money from the Qataris is going to somehow protect her from Musk? He'll be the first one in line for a handout from the American oligarch.
The royal family have no morals established that when Queen forked out millions for Andrew. Billionaires who some how are slum lords and profit from institutions like nhs. They will sell Buckingham palace for right place if they could.
I'm sorry, are we expecting politicians to put a stop to money flowing into politics? The vast majority of them are only there for the perks and kickbacks, which often make their MPs salary look like pocket money. An MP should have their finances closely scrutinised before they're deemed eligible for office, during their tenure, and most especially after they have served their time. This scrutiny should be able to spread anyone they have a financial connection with, their spouse, children, business associates ect. Anywhere they're moving money should all be essily explained.
@@PaulStargasmI don't but following U.S. politics and the way the former tv reporters and persons spread Russian propaganda I'm sure many of them are actually bought. It would be nice if someone would look into it.
Exactly. I'm on the left of the spectrum and I can't stand Musk, but this situation is the result of a long history of bad policy. Now that Musk is involved, Labour is on its hind's legs. Before there wasn't an issue.
Jon, you badly underestimate the capacity of the UK population to vote against their own best interest. Brexit. Yes, the UK will have its next government chosen for it by Musk, just as here in France Putin will buy the next President. Depending on populations to act against big money is futile. Europe is in such danger and the UK (who could have been the backbone) has been neutralised.
The assumption has to be that if Musk did inject $100m or whatever into Reform is that they would use it to spend massively on getting their message over online - as you said. However, I would suggest that the jury is out as to whether that would work. Would those that might vote for Reform in seats that they could win actually follow all that online promotion; let alone be influenced by it?
I think the important point is that whether or not it works, it would be corrosive to politics. I agree that money does not guarantee results, but we should not be quick to rely on that. We should be extremely wary of allowing more money into politics, not least from people like this. If anything we should take the opportunity to push harder than ever to regulate money in politics. You can say Harris's money failed to achieve much, but, it did affect and shape her policy agenda. The donors do matter.
I love how this rumour was started by a random Tory, and here we are pretending it's real and judging Musk and Farage regardless. That's manipulation for you!
So it's wrong for someone to fund a campaign you don't agree with but it's OK for labour to change the rules to make it harder for them to lose? You guys are a joke 😂
@@damiantow Reform is the most patriotic party, by far - NOT even Close - cons are dead, Labour hate Britain, the working class and our traditions...Musk didn't create reform, it is not his idea - he just agrees with them....BIG difference, he is not an Oligarch he is a successful entrepreneur and businessman. He didn't Steal a country's resources like the Russian ones....so get real and use some logical common sense - Don't get blinded by the 3 commentators on this podcast.
but we have turned in to 1984 ,even stevie wonder can see that ,our free speech is on he verge of disappearing,they are trying so hard i this podcast to scare monger its mind bogling
While money in politics is always a concern, the differences should be obvious. Intention is a major factor, as is the level of power involved. There are quantitative and qualitative differences between a private company sending a million to a party, and an oligarch who is actively involved in right wing politics sending a hundred million to a party, not least when he could plausibly give billions more. Money in politics should be regulated for everyone, no matter which party. But Musk is a far more dangerous person on multiple levels, including his political influence in the US, than any of the people we've dealt with before this.
Both Trump and Musk own media companies. Journalists’ influence isn’t waning, it’s just consolidating in the hands of a few old, wealthy men. This isn’t some new thing, it’s the same tactic we saw throughout the 20th century.
What happens to Reform Ltd if Farage carks it or decides to quit while he's ahead and wind it up? He's the primary shareholder so does he get to keep most of the money?
No. If others are allowed a say The NewsAgents. Elon Musk via Nigel Farage - not going to happen. My country is still that. Billions heck soon trillions and there is a black cat sat on a snowy icy hill. And a car full of watch people to witness that hill is still as dangerous but if carefully climbed can still be conquered safely😊❤.
@@dannyquinn9128I'm only unfunny because I'm up against these comedians😂 Best line 'if Starmer can sort out immigration everything will be okay' - great comedy writers😂😂
@@NickDartnall No, you just are objectively not funny. You don't even post your views, so I have no idea what they are, just the same dross day after day. If you were truly funny, you wouldn't need the daft emojis to show people where to laugh. I think you have News Agents Derangment Syndrome, since you post something similar to this every day.
You are correct. I think it was a figure of speech though. The point being that Farrage and Farragisti are the core of both groups. As in I could register MancSpanner Plumbing Ltd and then go bust and Start A&A Renovatios (Crumpsall) Ltd and I’d still be the same person behind it…
@Brisk275 thank you for taking the time to reply and acknowledging the facts. Question...why are they only 'lies' when it's Trump or Farage, but when it's (legacy) establishment figures, it's 'figure of speech' or (as per earlier commenter) '...pretty much [true]'?
Musk is a liar and a hypocrite. He is a deeply unpleasant person, as his private life has demonstrated over and over again. You need to apply some of that objectivity to more than just a few of his public statements and actions; even they are not all in his favour.
What’s the source here? Lots of reporting but so few facts! It is indeed outrageous if true but it doesn’t seem factual at the moment. Just lots of people losing their minds…
Yes. He needs to be classified as a national threat along with anyone receiving money from him.
As a German, it needs to be said: Musk is not only interested in UK politics. He is constantly commenting on german politics as well. And we do have a general election in february... I have to say, I am really worried!
Well Vladimir Putin got Brexit through, so why not?
Think it was a plot by Chinese to weaken Europe. Britain was a power in Europe.
Musk’s best mate.
Musk is an oligarch and should be treated as one! If he tries to meddle in UK politics, put restrictions/sanctions on him and his businesses, or send a 007 ... he is a villain and needs to be seen as such
Get. A. Grip.
@@peatmetree774 Its an absurd situation. Musk is weird though
I love coming here to watch yet another liberal meltdown.
This story isn't even true. It came from a bot account on X. Yet these 'journalists' are sat discussing it without considering the source.
The story was then pushed by mainstream media just to get clicks. Do you really think Musk cares about the UK? He used the UK 'police state' idea to scare Americans from voting for a sister leftist party in the US. It's a nonsense story.
Rupert Murdoch has been influencing our elections for decades
Lol so now you people are concerned with oligarchs when they have been around forever.
Limit campaign finance and block foreign nationals from donating, which they should have no right to do
Should be illegal.
I think it already is!
Bur when Saudis and Qataris buy UK elections you don't care - because the bbc doesn't tell you to be offended by it! 🤦♂️
Why? Labour and Tories take enormous sums of money from donors all the time to fund their parties. If you want to argue that money should be kicked out of politics altogether im 100% with you but if what you're effectively arguing for a the perpetuity of the uniparty with noone else able to get a look in because they can't fundraise like the big two why should anyone be on board with that hypocrisy?
Silly question, of course he could. That said, it would be to all of our own benefits to figure out a way to keep big money out of all elections.
The democrats spent way more money, even paid for celebrity endorsements, ended up in massive campaign debt and still lost hard. That should answer the question.
Thought that had happened in the UK already!
@@epic8719source for your statement of the DEMs paying celebrities?
@@epic8719 The US would rather elect a felon than a qualified woman, so that helped.
Elon's weird fascination with UK politics genuinely worries me.
There's a concerted effort by him to destabilise the government at the moment and judging by how much weird credence people were giving to his arbitrary petition, it looks like he's well on his way to achieving his goals.
Praying that's not the case though - the average UK citizen is marginally more intelligent than your US population traditionally so I'm hoping people can see through his BS
I think he just hates the UK because that one British diver upstaged him by rescuing those Thai kids.
He’s doing it everywhere. It’s a coordinated attack.
“Can you imagine a world where Elon Musk buys a UK election?”
Yes. It’s genuinely one of my biggest fears. He’s got 5 years to rot the brains of so many using that awful propaganda machine of his. He’s a Bond villain. Send someone
Of COURSE I can imagine it. Trump and Musk are textbook sociopaths.
OK NPC
Of COURSE I can imagine it. Trump and Musk are textbook sociopaths.
Of COURSE I can imagine it. Trump and Musk are textbook sociopaths.
...And why did someone delete my comment?
If that’s one of your ‘biggest fears’ you are so unbelievably privileged. Most people in this country WISH they had the bandwidth to worry about things like that.
Farage and Musk need consigning to history.
Let's see how people feel after 4 years of Trump.
Selling England by the Pound/Dollar/Rubel
The sign of the Beast is an X
Probably also depends on how the American project with Trump & Musk pans out over next few years. If it’s successful or the USA suffers thru tariffs, inflation, immigration, healthcare etc. & it brings to surface all the excesses of power, wealth & corruption in politics. I’d like to think we Brits are less given to celebrity & such influences & more driven by fair play & likely to rebel against it.
Watch REFORM come to power !
@@cobbler40they wouldn't know what to do with it, Farage has never offered real policies and never had responsibility for delivering anything but campaigning and PR.
I think it's the influencers on social media who helped Musk to win. It's hard to see the money behind all of them.
@@cobbler40 How many more riots do they plan to start? What would they consider an acceptable death toll?
$100 million could buy the whole political system I don’t thing Putin paid anywhere near that amount.
Foreign interference.
Like the 100 Labour members who went out to work for the Democrats?
Unfortunatly Elon Musk is the new Rupert Murdoch.
Great piece of journalism
Twitter is wanx! Thanks for the warning nige!!
Farage whanging on a bout sovereignty but happy to take dosh from oligarch who want to rule the world..... Hypocrite!
Farage has just accepted a large donation from the US Heritage Foundation. He has subsequently announced his Party’s opposition to abortion.
Somebody needs to put a stop to elon musk
Cap the amount of donations to political parties from anyone.
It doesn't matter if he gives it or not, the entire point is to get people arguing about it.
Why is it ok for the Labour Party to accept a 4 million donation from a company in the Cayman Islands yet because its reform then it’s not fair
Gosh there is such arrogance from this group of people, i am sorry to give you all a tissy fitty, but the British working People will vote in Farage, and migration will be stopped. i suggest you get use to that, its called democracy.
There’s a reason Farage spends so much time in the US!
Really really really need to issue these videos on the same day
Just listen to it when it comes out rather than moaning.
28:01 I'm watching this just after Damascus fell...
Banning Reform from receiving funds because the other two are afraid would be a fabulous recruiting call for them. People are not daft - banning someone because you don't agree with them only drives interest in them.
Pretty sure people are daft.
Which is not something any sane person would propose, what should happen is a new law regulating campaign finance and party financing. I.E. Affecting all parties identically.
But not you eh?@stevenwilliamson6236
People are not daft. America, "Hold my beer".
Agreed. It plays into the victim/men of the people narrative*.
Well you know property investors and commodities traders.
SAY GOODBYE TO THE FAIRPLAY BRIT
I laughed out loud when she said "we've got the BBC and the king". Does she really think that the guy who took suitcases full of money from the Qataris is going to somehow protect her from Musk? He'll be the first one in line for a handout from the American oligarch.
The royal family have no morals established that when Queen forked out millions for Andrew. Billionaires who some how are slum lords and profit from institutions like nhs. They will sell Buckingham palace for right place if they could.
Wasnt this a Bond film storyline?
Crazy town for the news.
Leftists liberals crying is great to see😅😅
Thanks Elon as Reform is a company won't the payment be taxed? We need the money. You can have my address if you want to donate to my party.
Wouldn't pay tickets to see this bunch ....
Or am I just saying what everyone is thinking?
I'm sorry, are we expecting politicians to put a stop to money flowing into politics? The vast majority of them are only there for the perks and kickbacks, which often make their MPs salary look like pocket money. An MP should have their finances closely scrutinised before they're deemed eligible for office, during their tenure, and most especially after they have served their time. This scrutiny should be able to spread anyone they have a financial connection with, their spouse, children, business associates ect. Anywhere they're moving money should all be essily explained.
Blair has quite a lot of money.
How many journalists are bought or silenced?
Do you have some evidence you want to share?
@@PaulStargasmI don't but following U.S. politics and the way the former tv reporters and persons spread Russian propaganda I'm sure many of them are actually bought. It would be nice if someone would look into it.
muh democracy
Are we meant to believe UK politics isn't bought today?
Who bought it?
Exactly. I'm on the left of the spectrum and I can't stand Musk, but this situation is the result of a long history of bad policy. Now that Musk is involved, Labour is on its hind's legs. Before there wasn't an issue.
Jon, you badly underestimate the capacity of the UK population to vote against their own best interest. Brexit. Yes, the UK will have its next government chosen for it by Musk, just as here in France Putin will buy the next President. Depending on populations to act against big money is futile. Europe is in such danger and the UK (who could have been the backbone) has been neutralised.
The assumption has to be that if Musk did inject $100m or whatever into Reform is that they would use it to spend massively on getting their message over online - as you said. However, I would suggest that the jury is out as to whether that would work. Would those that might vote for Reform in seats that they could win actually follow all that online promotion; let alone be influenced by it?
Read Christopher Wylie's book 'MIndf**k'
I think the important point is that whether or not it works, it would be corrosive to politics. I agree that money does not guarantee results, but we should not be quick to rely on that. We should be extremely wary of allowing more money into politics, not least from people like this. If anything we should take the opportunity to push harder than ever to regulate money in politics.
You can say Harris's money failed to achieve much, but, it did affect and shape her policy agenda. The donors do matter.
"The Southport Killings" No mate, the Southport Murders.
I’m so bored of Musk and Trump and Farage now TBH.
They arent going away.
I love how this rumour was started by a random Tory, and here we are pretending it's real and judging Musk and Farage regardless. That's manipulation for you!
Lewis had his teeth done i see! 🎉
So it's wrong for someone to fund a campaign you don't agree with but it's OK for labour to change the rules to make it harder for them to lose? You guys are a joke 😂
no objectivity whatsoever
That is indeed the whole problem with Musk. Everything is purely about him.
Come on Musk, Come on Farage, Come on Reform
Fair enough if you support Reform, but don't you think it would be very unpatriotic to allow a South African/US oligarch to buy UK politics?
@@damiantow For Musk cheerleaders, bigotry and antiwokeness trump patriotism.
@@prometheus23c yup they truly have some mind virus
@@damiantow Reform is the most patriotic party, by far - NOT even Close - cons are dead, Labour hate Britain, the working class and our traditions...Musk didn't create reform, it is not his idea - he just agrees with them....BIG difference, he is not an Oligarch he is a successful entrepreneur and businessman. He didn't Steal a country's resources like the Russian ones....so get real and use some logical common sense - Don't get blinded by the 3 commentators on this podcast.
but we have turned in to 1984 ,even stevie wonder can see that ,our free speech is on he verge of disappearing,they are trying so hard i this podcast to scare monger its mind bogling
What's the difference between musk and all the others? I mean didn't formula one give labour a million years ago? How much do unions put into labour?
It's much more money.
While money in politics is always a concern, the differences should be obvious. Intention is a major factor, as is the level of power involved. There are quantitative and qualitative differences between a private company sending a million to a party, and an oligarch who is actively involved in right wing politics sending a hundred million to a party, not least when he could plausibly give billions more.
Money in politics should be regulated for everyone, no matter which party. But Musk is a far more dangerous person on multiple levels, including his political influence in the US, than any of the people we've dealt with before this.
Both main parties are owned by wealthy donors.
LABOUR ISNT YOU SILLY MAN, DO YOUR RESEARCH. TORIES JAVE BEEN BOUGHT AND PSID FOR , NO ONE OWNS LABOUR BUT UNIONS AFFILIATE WITH THEM MORE,
Elon's got these UK fascists scared 😂
So these three are admitting the UK political system is for sale?
Why were they then not interested in who bought it for Labour only a fee months ago?
Journalists watching their influence wither more and more everyday, glorious.
Yes, who needs a critical analysis of politics and politicians these days?
Aside from accrediting this lot as being "journalists" I totally agree ;-)
@@steveclarke3163clearly you have no idea what journalism entails.
Both Trump and Musk own media companies. Journalists’ influence isn’t waning, it’s just consolidating in the hands of a few old, wealthy men. This isn’t some new thing, it’s the same tactic we saw throughout the 20th century.
Write that down and look at it in 5 years.
What happens to Reform Ltd if Farage carks it or decides to quit while he's ahead and wind it up? He's the primary shareholder so does he get to keep most of the money?
I would imagine Nigel would only agree to accept the money if those eventualities ("however unlikely") were written into the agreement.
The people of Clacton can attest to his attention span.
No. If others are allowed a say The NewsAgents.
Elon Musk via Nigel Farage - not going to happen.
My country is still that. Billions heck soon trillions and there is a black cat sat on a snowy icy hill. And a car full of watch people to witness that hill is still as dangerous but if carefully climbed can still be conquered safely😊❤.
2:00 Jon, don't flatter yourself, your voice always makes me want to throw up
Wow, mean girls 🙄
@kayess2634 okay misogynist 🙄
@@manchester.misfit6297 ok troll
Maitlis is hyper😂😂 Musk Derangement Syndrome plus Farage Derangement Syndrome....double the meds😂😂 oohh this is the wrong sort of democracy😂😂
You are so unfunny, it's becoming painful.
@@dannyquinn9128I'm only unfunny because I'm up against these comedians😂 Best line 'if Starmer can sort out immigration everything will be okay' - great comedy writers😂😂
troll
@naomigoss2076 That's very articulate. I don't like that person's views - ooo they're a troll. It would appear that you could be considered such.
@@NickDartnall No, you just are objectively not funny.
You don't even post your views, so I have no idea what they are, just the same dross day after day.
If you were truly funny, you wouldn't need the daft emojis to show people where to laugh.
I think you have News Agents Derangment Syndrome, since you post something similar to this every day.
16:38 Fact check, UKIP didn't change its name to Brexit Party. Verdict, this is a lie from Maitis.
It pretty much did; it's very much the same people in each party, and the leader walked from one to the next.
@knightsnight5929 wild to be so indoctrinated that you refuse to acknowledge a lie is a lie.
Your playlist says a lot 😂😂
You are correct. I think it was a figure of speech though. The point being that Farrage and Farragisti are the core of both groups. As in I could register MancSpanner Plumbing Ltd and then go bust and Start A&A Renovatios (Crumpsall) Ltd and I’d still be the same person behind it…
@Brisk275 thank you for taking the time to reply and acknowledging the facts. Question...why are they only 'lies' when it's Trump or Farage, but when it's (legacy) establishment figures, it's 'figure of speech' or (as per earlier commenter) '...pretty much [true]'?
Elon wants to make money, advance the human race, and help humans be free. Listen to him talk ffs and use a bit of objectivity.
Musk is a liar and a hypocrite. He is a deeply unpleasant person, as his private life has demonstrated over and over again. You need to apply some of that objectivity to more than just a few of his public statements and actions; even they are not all in his favour.
Make money and obtain more power.
@michaeladkins6 you've clearly never listened to him talk for more than a soundbite🙄
😂 the lefties will cry
You'll cry when you finally wake up and realise you've been had! 😅
Sovereignty not an issue when the money is coming from outside the UK? Effing hypocrite
The extreme right truly has zero morals
No we are already laughing at how easily you were fooled
That seems to be the main narrative. But it’s the poor who will be hurt most by a Truss+ regime. Your glee will be short lived.
What’s the source here? Lots of reporting but so few facts! It is indeed outrageous if true but it doesn’t seem factual at the moment. Just lots of people losing their minds…
It's always best to assume the worst when dealing with sociopaths.
@@greghill7759I try to assume ignorance than malice.
@@peatmetree774 More clarity, please. Whose ignorance are you talking about?
All nations must allow musk to spread his information.
Why?
HIS information
No. Don't be ridiculous.
😂 Famous last words.
Asmongold TV:
1- Legacy Media is Cooked
2- Legacy Media Realizes it's Dead
Why do you keep spamming this comment section?
@@dannyquinn9128 These clips are about this very subject, Elon Musk, Politics & Media
@@ramstrong1961 By complete weirdos.
@ramstrong1961 say something different
@@ramstrong1961 They're from complete weirdos.
Remember, this alarmism is based on a rumour. Proper journalism here🫣
I get your point but it will happen and it will be way more. It’s only half a days wages for Elon…
Farage has just accepted a large donation from the US Heritage Foundation. He has subsequently announced his Party’s opposition to abortion.