Nigel Farage says he wants to “mend fences” with Elon Musk, after the billionaire Trump adviser called for him to be replaced as Reform UK party leader.

Just before Christmas, Farage told journalists his party was in “negotiations” with Mr Musk, the world’s richest man, about a potential donation.

But come the new year, the relationship had soured, with Tesla boss Mr Musk saying Farage “did not have what it takes” to lead the party.

Farage suggested the snub was over a disagreement about Mr Musk’s support for the jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson