Elon Musk calls for release of Tommy Robinson in bizarre post on X

Elon Musk has posted and reposted multiple messages of support for Tommy Robinson (Picture: PA/Reuters)

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has called for the release of imprisoned far-right agitator Tommy Robinson.

In several recent posts on his social media site X, the billionaire expressed support for the founder of the anti-Islam English Defence League and railed against Sir Keir Starmer.

Musk – a prominent advisor to US president-elect Donald Trump – said the prime minister...