Elon Musk initiates the launch of Ben Habib's soar, as the Progressive UK party ventures into the political sphere.

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest entrepreneur, unexpectedly backs Ben Habib and Advance UK, a fresh political party. Musk announced his support on his platform X (previously known as Twitter), asserting that Advance UK will instigate real change, resulting in a potentially significant shift in...

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2025 September 17 . 9:05 PM

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Elon Musk Initiates Launch for Ben Habib as Advance UK Enters the Political Arena with a Boom

Elon Musk initiates the launch of Ben Habib's soar, as the Progressive UK party ventures into the political sphere.

Elon Musk, who is a quarter British, has thrown his support behind a new political party in Britain, Advance UK. The tech mogul's endorsement could potentially be a game-changer in British politics, as the party, founded by Ben Habib, has been making waves with its mission and rapid growth.

Advance UK was launched just two months ago and has already surpassed its self-imposed target of 30,000 members. The party's mission is to drive change, restore sovereignty, uphold law and order, and defend freedom of speech. One of the high-profile cases it has spearheaded is a judicial review of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Chagos Islands deal.

Ben Habib, the founder of Advance UK, has a history of involvement in multiple political groups, including Reform UK and the Brexit Party. His departure from Reform UK was due to clashes with Nigel Farage over immigration, party governance, and strategy. Some speculate that Musk's endorsement could lead to a wave of defections from Reform UK.

Habib also chairs the Great British PAC, a cross-party political action group with a mission to 'stop Labour in its tracks'. His relationships within the Conservative Party, including with figures such as Robert Jenrick, could lead to potential alliances and a coalition of the 'patriotic right' before the next general election.

As Advance UK paves the way for the group to apply to the Electoral Commission, the rapid growth of the party piques the interest of the British political landscape. However, there are no publicly available indications of direct support or alliances between Advance UK and other political groups or influential entities as of now.

Despite the growing influence of Advance UK, some predict that the influence of Nigel Farage may decline due to a lack of substance and poor working relationships with others. The future of British politics remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Elon Musk's endorsement of Advance UK has added an exciting new dimension to the political scene.