How Elon Musk's Endorsement May Just Hand Andy Burnham a Victory The news of Elon Musk's retweet in support of Rupert Lowe's far right party, Restore Britain, has sent shockwaves through British politics.
On its face, it seems like an absurd move – why would the world's richest man insert himself into a local byelection in Greater Manchester?
But scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a tale of opportunism, division, and the perils of fragmentation. Lowe's party has been gaining traction, with their candidate, Rebecca Shepherd, polling at 7%.