Rupert Lowe set to be paid as much for divisive posts on Elon Musk’s X as for being MP
Summary
Rupert Lowe, leader of the Restore Britain party and a Member of Parliament (MP), is earning nearly as much money from posts on Elon Musk’s social media platform X as from his salary as an MP. He makes money through X’s pay system, which rewards users based on how popular their posts are.Key Facts
- Rupert Lowe earns up to £1,476 per hour from X in recent months, more than his MP pay rate.
- Since the 2024 UK general election, he has made over £105,000 from X.
- If Lowe keeps up his current earnings, his yearly income from X could match or exceed the £98,599 MP salary.
- Lowe says he donates his MP salary to charities and local causes.
- X’s pay system rewards posts that get high engagement, like shares and views.
- Some critics worry X is encouraging divisive, right-wing political ideas through payments and amplification by Elon Musk.
- Lowe’s posts include calls for mass deportations and support for banning the burqa, gaining huge audiences.
- Lowe founded Restore Britain after leaving another right-wing party, focusing on immigration issues.
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