Farage hails Elon Musk an 'absolute hero figure' as Reform leader outlines how tech tycoon will help transform the party and beat the Tories

Farage believes Musk would be a "huge help" in connecting youth voters with the party, amid rumours of a potential major donation from the world's richest man.

The comments come as Farage remains locked in a heated dispute with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch over Reform UK's membership numbers.

The former UKIP leader has hinted at possible legal action against Badenoch after she accused Reform UK of faking its membership figures over the Christmas period.

In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Farage emphasised Musk's appeal to younger voters, citing his distinctive style.

"The shades, the bomber jacket, the whole vibe. Elon makes us cool – Elon is a huge help to us with the young generation, and that will be the case going on, and frankly that's only just starting," he said.

Farage stressed that winning the youth vote is crucial for Reform UK's electoral success.

"Reform only wins the next election if it gets the youth vote. The youth vote is the key," he explained.

He added that while voters of all ages are needed, "if you get a wave of youth enthusiasm you can change everything."

The Reform UK leader claimed the party was already making progress with young voters, but "Elon makes the whole task much, much easier."

Speculation has emerged about a potentially massive donation from Musk to Reform, with rumours suggesting it could reach $100m.

Farage confirmed discussions about a donation took place during a visit to Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, where he was accompanied by Reform's new Treasurer, former Tory donor Nick Candy.

He assured that any financial contribution from the billionaire would be "legal and above board."

Farage revealed he hopes Musk will share the blueprint for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a body being established under Trump to reduce US government spending.

"I'm hoping he gives us the blueprint, and the blueprint is how to cut the administrative state," Farage said.

He connected this initiative to Reform UK's message for young voters.

"The message from us to young people is we want the state to leave us alone," he explained.

Farage specifically referenced the impact of Covid restrictions on youth, stating: "The message to young people is your youth was messed up by government lockdowns."

He emphasised the party's stance on individual freedom, adding: "We want the state to leave us alone to live our own lives, make our own choices and do our own things, and again Elon helps with that enormously."