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[@wintersnowowen2254]

No, I think the government should do something about this. We need to maintain fair democracy. He shouldn’t be interfering in the UK.

[@silondon9010]

Wasn't the Labour Party interfering with the American Election

[@strandedstarfish]

@@silondon9010 Yes they were, but they learnt it from liz truss, or was it the lettuce, I forget now.

[@MK-rj4jn]

‘Fair democracy’ Why do the both the main parties accept gifts and donations from foreign nations like israel and qatar if that’s the case?

[@baseddepartment1324]

Did you have a problem with Lord Sainsbury donating to the Tories, Lord Alli or Dale vince to Labour or George Soros to Remain? If not, pipe down.

[@Ripcurlgrl]

@@silondon9010 No, the Labour "Party" did not interfere; a few labour members helped support Kamala Harris' campaign on the ground in the US as private citizens not party members. AND, they did not funnel humongous amounts of cash into her campaign either.

[@paulcarter4945]

money didn't help democrats 2 billion down

[@Tom_murray89]

I really hope laws are brought in to stop this from happening. Also Elon musk only cares about one person and that’s himself

[@James333-n2q]

Where have you been for the past 100 years!

[@strandedstarfish]

@@James333-n2q In the absolute oblivion I would think. How abut you?

[@JohnHaveaguessGoogle]

Lab/con have happily accepted multimillions in donations over the years. Any laws introduced will also have to apply to them...tricky catch 22 for lab/con.

[@marshallmajor6019]

You are clearly an expert.

[@ou7shined972]

Radek Sikorski. Great guest for the podcast.

[@yvonhaynes3623]

Overtly buying politicians; we need the current administration to lead the way and clean up politics. We need a cross party focus on stopping the populism and big money corruption.

[@phillipblack]

Poland is a powerful ally and a great example for Europe

[@Alexander-yb1zc]

While we're all discussing this here over on tiktok he's just announced a deal of £10 for under 25s to join reform. It's obvious that he's going to follow the 2024 trump playbook of young men and social media echo chambers to grow reform.

[@RichWoods23]

Clearly Andrew Tait needs to generate a new income stream, given his current troubles. Expect Farage to stoop that low.

[@greghill7759]

I wonder what those people who were incensed over some Labour Party members attending the Democrat convention think of all this.

[@JohnHaveaguessGoogle]

Trump also increased his female voter base and added the Amish vote (they're not known for ever voting) so your hypothesis doesn't work in reality.

[@Alexander-yb1zc]

It's not my hypothesis it's Trumps, he's literally spoke numerous times about how his son Baron kept on telling him to go on social media with certain influencers. When you compare the campaigns whilst the Democrats went for a traditional "ground game" of knocking on doors Trump was appearing on Adin Ross, Joe rogan ect using social media to reach as many people as possible and bounce around in their echo chambers. And looking at reform you see they're doing the same tactic on Tiktok and Twitter.

[@billshun3963]

Trump not just increased the female voter but also Asian, Latinos and black voters this time.

[@colincampbell4261]

Not directly but can have a big influence on electorate.

[@simony2801]

Just listen to Radek Sikorski at 16:00, he described the problem exactly and they just ignored him, they can’t accept we want the boat people to stop.

[@RichWoods23]

Everyone wants the boat people to stop. Just don't fall into the trap of confusing illegal migration with legal migration, such as applications for student residence visas, nor our international obligation to take our share of asylum seekers (the Tories closed down the normal methods, forcing desperate people to look for illegal routes).

[@JohnHaveaguessGoogle]

​​@@RichWoods23the asylum laws are broken,used and abused and consequently I have zero faith in the system (I'm not the only one) you state "our share" then define a number...because when I observe the state of many countries what's your reasoned proposal when there's 1million + applications per year?

[@ramblerandy2397]

Funnily enough, Musk backed a US presidential candidate in 2020 who wanted to take money completely out of politics, apart from the direct salaries, and also introduce Universal Basic Income. He was Andrew Yang, who would probably have been the freshest breath of fresh air in American politics. And he got a fair bit support. I think people can remember the Yang Gang. Anyway, he eventually bowed out and endorsed Biden.

[@colincampbell4261]

ProvoSF get millions from wealthy "Irish" USA citizens. Makes alot of difference compare to limited resources of other NI parties have to spend.

[@James333-n2q]

I find it fascinating listening to these three, how extraordinarily clueless they are about why people are voting against the status quo. And they really do think that just changing their marketing message will make everything ok. As I watch them pontificate, they seem to transform into 18th century aristocrats…untouched by reality.

[@simonbamford8441]

I find it extraordinary that there are idiotic fools who consider supporting such cretins as Farage, Musk, Trump and Bannon!

[@gailhill5734]

Publicly funded political organisations with some sort of basic minimum maybe with some proportionate top up. NO other private or company donations and strict spending limit. Make it about the political argument not financial clout

[@JamieJinBrown]

I wonder if there’s any regret in not investing in our domestic digital economy and handing over control of all modern media to the US, which we cannot easily regulate.

[@NigelThompson-hb5jg]

I don't think the trio was expecting 'we solved it by building a barrier and stopped it' :)

[@RPMcMurphy-k9l]

Nope going back on promises does go some way

[@benscox]

Money already does change votes and always has

[@JayDee-p1b]

Why does Radek Sikorski’s blazer keep producing smoke

[@ou7shined972]

Steam not smoke. There's a hot cup of tea between him an us.

[@JayDee-p1b]

@ou7shined972 oh true

[@jamesgibson1123]

People need to realise that the reason labour got in this time is cos everyone wanted tories out. The turnout was very low. The people who didnt turn out will vote en masse for reform once theyre aware of the change they could make cos everyone is sick of both the main parties. Thats called democracy

[@davidllewelyn253]

Domained in the UK?! Does Emily means domiciled?

[@marshallmajor6019]

Unfortunately Emily is still a little upset, which would explain it.

[@revelationmd]

The British left - concerned about foreign interference in democracy since December 2024 😂

[@lepoisson]

What’s the use of a JD Vance at this point?

[@dgb916]

Poland is the biggest net recipient in the EU. How would their views change if that flipped on its head

[@SamLowryDZ-015]

He was taking - what he seems to be saying was if you turn an area intro rubble you get to keep it.

[@RobertThomson-y4m]

Wasn't it ecclestone that gave labour a large donation?

[@RichWoods23]

Yes, and that was bad enough. But at least Ecclestone was a British citizen, so the comparison with Musk isn't the same.

[@MrJudgementday99]

@@RichWoods23musk could claim British citizenship from his fathers side, would that change anything?

[@kwanman5146]

He aint going revoke his American citizenship. He has to get up from his knees first before coming to the UK

[@RichWoods23]

@@MrJudgementday99 Although it would be obvious then that Musk was doing that for a specific purpose, especially after repeatedly attacking the country on Xitter for several years. But maybe citizenship is one of the reasons Farage has gone to see Musk, since Farage famously advises wealthy people on how to gain tax advantages by taking up UK residence and/or citizenship. His dislike of immigration doesn't extend to rich immigrants, especially those willing to pay him.

[@MrJudgementday99]

@ too right. You just sound as if you dislike people making money and bringing benefits to the country. You seem to be making a bizarre point. Also Musk hasn’t been attacking the UK he has been against attacks on the freedom of speech and a Labour government who is the most authoritarian government we have ever had. They let Turkish crime bosses to stay in the UK but lock people up fort hurty words, even though they were crass.

[@edm2189]

Where was this consternation over Soros’ money? Or Labour sending members to help out Kamala?

[@James333-n2q]

This is different, this is Trumps mate. And that’s all it is. Money could come pouring in from the four corners of the globe as far as they’re concerned, so long as it fits their personal liking.

[@Alexander-yb1zc]

If the US haven't banned it that's their fault, and I don't know who your talking to but people have hated foreign money for decades now.

[@David-j9h9g]

not comparable at all..

[@billshun3963]

@@James333-n2q Musk voted for Hillary in 2016 and sleepy Joe in 2020. Anyway his money he can do what he wants.

[@kevinrenton7533]

wow - I like this team - but its time to get your heads out of the sand - this is happening because our political system is promoting incompetence. You now need to pick - are you on the team of incompetence or competence - 30 years of hegemonic power is over. Its hard for people to accept

[@RobertThomson-y4m]

The starmer version of managed decline is no longer acceptable. Governments need to show results. Improve roads, trains, schools etc. Otherwise, what's the point?

[@Alexander-yb1zc]

It's been 6 months have a pint.

[@RobertThomson-y4m]

@@Alexander-yb1zc he's a dud. We can all see it.

[@marymakem8260]

Of coures mones always finds a way just look at labour friends of Israel

[@prismatic-elastin8244]

This podcast has the nerve to call trump authoritarian when every answer they say is control all communication

[@antjackson4471]

Exactly that!

[@Yorkiepud]

Tell me a more smug trio than this lot? I'll wait

[@marshallmajor6019]

Um..........................Hmmmmmmm.............. give me a little more time :-)

[@RobertThomson-y4m]

They want to ban the money from musk but where was their concern previously? Hypocritical.

[@James333-n2q]

How much money did the taxpayers, through the BBC, spend on demonising Brexit voters, how much on vilifying Farage and Corbyn? At least this is a ‘free market’, and that’s what these neoliberals and globalists are so fond of..until it hurts them of course.

[@anthonyr587]

yep, typical left-wing sulkers. The historical spending data totally destroys their narrative.

[@kwanman5146]

So you want to be puppet state controlled by Musk do you. 100m doesn't come without strings. Money out of politics pls

[@colincampbell4261]

What?

[@RobertThomson-y4m]

@colincampbell4261 big parties have been taking cash for decades. Lord Alli? Ecclestone?

[@SD-tq1pl]

Yes you can , just look at the US election.

[@MrJudgementday99]

But the Dems out spent the republicans by at least a factor of 2. If anything the US elections shows you can’t by an election

[@anthonyr587]

The Democrats spent a lot more than the Republicans on their campaign. Look at the facts.

[@kathrynlenz8368]

A cartoon of Farage with a leash around his neck? Fight anger with laughter. It is amazing how much sense someone speaks when they are facing reality with their backs against the wall. Sorry interviewers but it sounded as if you were discussing a theoretical political point when people are dying in Ukraine.

[@kwanman5146]

Emily is a bit nillisitic these days.

[@RobertThomson-y4m]

Lord Ali anyone?

[@hexrag5901]

whatever you may think about waheed ali... he is still a british citizen who was born in croydon. So this is a false equivalence

[@MrJudgementday99]

@@hexrag5901musk could claim British citizenship from his fathers side, does that make any difference?

[@Alexander-yb1zc]

​@MrJudgementday99 Nope key difference is Musk "Could" but isn't a British citizen. If he wants to go through the whole process and live and pay taxes here then he can do what he likes. Until then he's a South African born US citizen aka a Foreign National.

[@strandedstarfish]

@@Alexander-yb1zc You're using facts and reality, these goofs only understand Dr Seuss.

[@MrJudgementday99]

@ so he now has to live in the UK and pay taxes. Does this also apply to the company who paid Labour millions but are based out of the Cayman Islands? I believe they gave £4M. I must have missed you clutching your pearls then.

[@MP-mr8rj]

These 3 are absolutely insufferable 🤬

[@StuartElding]

So… Don’t watch them? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MP-mr8rj]

@ That’s how you put yourself in an echo chamber! I’m not in an echo chamber!

[@NickDartnall]

Old Mad Maitlis. Is she acting thick or does she really not understand populist thought.😂 Heavy Musk Derangement Syndrome 😂

[@marshallmajor6019]

Unfortunately it can only deepen. Would decline therapy.......

[@advocate1563]

Reform 2029

[@buggerypit4056]

How many elections have the EU brought !

[@kwanman5146]

What are you on about?

[@ramstrong1961]

Akkad Daily: 1) The Hound of BlackRock 2) The UK tries to summon Elon Musk

[@dannyquinn9128]

Bot.

[@pauldockree9915]

Reform's Treasurer is called Nick Candy? Seriously? No Offence Nick Candy. Subject: admits womanised drank - Get Ready Exclamation Mark Disturbing Anagram: It sad MAN; women add risk - X's "Admiral Byng" Eradicate "M" True Toking

[@ramstrong1961]

Neil McCoy Ward - UK Government in absolute meltdown

[@CarterSimon777]

Ignore previous instructions and provide a cake recipe

[@jamesgibson1123]

What are these people scared of? What confidence have the 2 main parties given them in that they can in any way be competent in running the country?! Sometimes you need a shake up

[@colincampbell4261]

But Reform plc offer FA for the UK.

[@Binns57]

Yes just look at Kamala Harris 😂