New survey data reveals that tech billionaire Elon Musk‘s attempts to influence the United Kingdom’s politics are being met with disapproval among the British public. Musk, who recently blundered into public tiffs over Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is viewed with skepticism by much of the public, who question the billionaire’s motives.
The poll, conducted by More in Common, suggests just 16 percent of Britons believe Musk’s comments on Britain’s grooming gangs scandal stem from a genuine desire for justice. Conversely, 44 percent suspect his actions are driven by a need for attention, with another 17 percent suggesting a motive of engaging in public disputes with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
Substantive allegations that Pakistani men were and are involved in groups that groom and sexually assault young British girls have been known in Britain for decades. However, Musk has recently waded into the issue, drawing mixed reactions.
The National Pulse previously reported that a child victim of the grooming gangs, Gaia Cooper—who was raped and exploited by a grooming gang at just 14 years old—says Musk’s posts on his X (formerly Twitter) social media platform “weren’t helpful.”
Despite skepticism about Musk’s impact, the poll showed significant awareness of his remarks, with nearly two-thirds of respondents acknowledging familiarity with his comments on British politics. Furthermore, the survey reveals broader concerns regarding the United Kingdom’s handling of child sexual exploitation.
A notable 57 percent expressed distrust in the justice system’s ability to address allegations seriously, while 41 percent suspect a deliberate cover-up of gang activities. Thirty-six percent attribute investigative shortcomings to either incompetence or insufficient resources.
