Browsing: Elon Musk

This morning’s front pages are dominated by two key narratives: the Trump-Musk feud – a high‑profile clash between Trump and Musk that’s made international headlines – and the dramatic departure of Zia Yusuf from Reform UK — spotlighting deep divisions ahead of future elections. Meanwhile, heavyweight political discourse continues with calls to reform the European Convention on Human Rights, and diplomatic tensions simmer as Moscow accuses the UK of aiding drone strikes with Ukraine.

Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Friday, 6 June 2025. After weeks of glorious sunshine, a touch of morning rain has struck the capital – so don’t forget your brolly if you’re heading out!

It’s all politics this morning, with news of the Scottish Labour Party’s victory over the SNP in the Hamilton by-election. The SNP came in second, with Reform in third and the Conservatives in fourth. In reality, whilst Reform came in third – in terms of votes they weren’t far off Labour.

But there was some bad news for Reform UK, with the party chair Zia Yusuf stepping down from his role amid questions of turmoil inside the party.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk last night engaged in a dramatic and shocking online spat, trading barbs back and forth over Donald Trump’s spending bill.

A public fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has erupted after Musk slammed the president’s flagship tax-and-spend bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination”.

US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Elon Musk for publicly criticising his tax and spending bill, questioning the future of their relationship.

Elon Musk has broken publicly with Donald Trump, slamming the president’s flagship tax and spending bill as a “disgusting abomination.” The legislation—dubbed the “big beautiful bill” by Trump—includes massive tax breaks, soaring defence spending, and a controversial hike in the debt ceiling. It passed the House last month and is now being debated in the Senate.

Elon Musk condemned Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill as a “disgusting abomination,” criticising its multi-trillion-dollar tax breaks.

Over 60,000 government employees have been laid off, with an additional 110,000 participating in a deferred resignation programme initiated by DOGE.

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