Nigel Farage has said he is "still friends" with Elon Musk after the world's richest man said the Reform MP "doesn't have what it takes" to lead his party.

Nigel Farage has said he and Elon Musk are still friends but warned he "can't be bullied" after the Tesla boss called for a new Reform UK leader.

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The billionaire diverted his support away from Farage to lead Reform UK earlier this week with Errol Musk echoing his claims.