Tommy Robinson’s Musk-funded Russia trip spurs call to defend UK democracy
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The Guardian reports that far-right activist Tommy Robinson was taken to Russia by Elon Musk's family foundation, as revealed by Musk's father. Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, expressed concern and called for stronger measures to protect UK democracy. The trip has sparked debate about foreign influence and the role of wealthy individuals in politics.
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Ed Davey voices concern over Musk foundation taking far-right activist to Russia.
Ed Davey voiced concern about Tommy Robinson's Russia trip funded by the Musk family foundation.
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Ed Davey said the UK must do more to defend its democracy in light of the trip.
Opinion- Ed Davey voices concern over Musk foundation taking far-right activist to Russia.
- Trip raises questions about defending UK democracy against foreign interference.
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Loaded language removed<p>Ed Davey voices concern about the Musk family foundation taking the far-right activist on a visit to Moscow</p><p>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.</p><p>Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was brought to Russia by the Musks, the…
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Ed Davey said the UK must do more to defend its democracy in light of the trip.
OpinionEd Davey voiced concern about Tommy Robinson's Russia trip funded by the Musk family foundation.
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