A new poll reveals that Elon Musk's popularity in the UK has significantly declined following his engagement in the grooming gangs controversy. The majority of the British public now view Musk unfavorably, with a stark distrust in his handling of the issue.
Elon Musk listens as President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.But a poll by YouGov has found that the British public’s already-low opinion of Musk has fallen even further since he intervened in the row.
Some 71% now have an unfavourable opinion of the X owner, up seven points since November, compared to just 20% who have a favourable view.In addition, more than two-thirds of the public - 69% - do not trust Musk at all over the grooming gangs scandal.The only group who have a favourable view of Musk are Reform UK voters, with 51% holding a positive opinion of him.
However, the number of them with a negative opinion of him has soared from 24% in November to 41% now after Elsewhere, the poll found that 76% of the public want a national inquiry into grooming gangs, as demanded by both Farage and Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.However, 51% of the country say implementing the findings of Professor Alexis Jay’s inquiry into child sexual abuse, which reported back in 2022, is a more immediate priority than holding a fresh probe.
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