Tommy Robinson’s Musk-funded Russia trip spurs call to defend UK democracy

Published July 12, 2026 · Category: Markets

Overview

Ed Davey voices concern about the Musk family foundation taking the far-right activist on a visit to Moscow

The UK must do more to defend its democracy after it emerged that Elon Musk’s family foundation had taken the far-right activist Tommy Robinson to Russia, Ed Davey has said.

Details

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was brought to Russia by the Musks, the billionaire tech mogul’s father told the Guardian.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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