“Elon Musk’s Father Blasts UK’s ‘Insane Policies’: Overregulation, Taxes, and Immigration Are Driving Innovators Away”
Exclusive Interview: Errol Musk Opens Up To Andrew Eborn About How Britain Is Pushing Away Billion-Dollar Investments, His Son’s Plans for Tesla, and Why Government Control Is Spiraling Out of Hand.
In a no-holds-barred interview, Errol Musk, the father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, didn’t pull any punches when it came to the state of the UK’s political landscape. Speaking exclusively to Andrew Eborn on The Andrew Eborn Show, Errol Musk shared his concerns over Britain’s overregulation, high taxes, and unchecked immigration policies, warning that these issues are driving away the very people who could be fueling the economy—his son included.
Growing up in South Africa vs. England: A World of Difference
Errol kicked off by reflecting on his childhood, comparing his upbringing in South Africa to his experiences as a boy in England. “In South Africa, children were treated harshly, caned for minor offenses, and completely separated from adult life,” he recalled. But England, to his surprise, was “like Heaven.” The adults respected children, and the police were revered figures. “You obeyed because they did the right thing,” he explained.
“Trust Has Gone Out the Window”
Fast forward to today, and Musk argues that respect for authority, particularly the police, has been eroded due to increasing government overreach. “Trust comes on foot but leaves on horseback,” he quipped. He suggested that the erosion of trust is directly linked to governments pushing the limits on how much they can control people, especially through fear-based tactics, as seen during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
“When governments start using fear to control people, it’s clear they’re doing something wrong,” Musk warned. “Overregulation is pushing people past their limits.”
Elon’s Concerns for the UK: Taxes, Innovation, and Freedom of Speech
Errol Musk touched on his son’s views regarding investment in the UK, confirming that Elon Musk has considered expanding Tesla’s footprint to Britain. However, the country’s overregulation and heavy tax policies have made him wary.
“Elon’s looking for a society that won’t create more problems for him. When you’re investing billions of dollars, you want to be somewhere that allows progress, not stifles it,” Errol noted. He specifically highlighted Elon’s acquisition of Twitter, now rebranded as X, as a fight for freedom of speech. Elon’s goal? To make X a place where everyone can voice their opinions freely—something that wasn’t possible under Twitter’s old regime, Musk said.
The 1% Are Paying the Price—Literally
The topic quickly shifted to taxes, with Errol Musk sounding the alarm about Britain’s heavy reliance on the wealthiest for tax revenue. The top 1% of earners contribute 30% of the country’s taxes, and according to Errol, overtaxing them risks driving them away.
“When you go beyond what people are willing to accept, you drive away those who contribute the most,” he said. “It’s simple logic, yet many governments don’t seem to get it.”
Immigration: “The Optics Are Terrible”
Another hot-button issue for Errol was immigration, particularly the government’s policy of offering accommodations to illegal arrivals while charging exorbitant visa fees to others. “I’m trying to get a visa for £1,400 for a three-week stay, but people arriving illegally are being put up in four-star hotels,” he said, calling the situation “inexplicable” and urging the government to return to basic fairness.
Musk also raised concerns about integration, noting that immigrants seem to be creating separate communities rather than integrating into British society. “It feels like there’s an agenda to mix up the gene pool, but no one’s explaining it,” he said candidly.
What’s Next for the UK?
Errol Musk’s advice to the UK government, and especially Labour leader Keir Starmer, was blunt: cut the overregulation, stop overtaxing the wealthy, and address the immigration crisis. Only then, Musk argued, can Britain hope to attract innovators like Elon, who could bring billions of dollars in investment.
With Tesla, SpaceX, and Elon’s other ventures eyeing Europe for expansion, Musk’s father hinted that the UK could be on the list—if the country gets its act together.
Final Thought
“Keir Starmer and the UK need to return to British standards—fairness and doing what’s right,” Musk concluded. “It’s Primary School logic.”
https://www.gbnews.com/news/keir-starmer-elon-musk-dad-two-tier-britain-immigration
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