Great Yarmouth MP, Rupert Lowe, also suggested his suspension was because he threatened to overshadow Nigel Farage as the leader claimed there had been a “behavioural problem” for months.

Mr Lowe, who lost the whip on Friday after allegations about his conduct, which he denies, said Mr Farage “tends to fall out with” people whom he deems “capable enough to take over from him”.

Mr Lowe said on right-wing commentator Dan Wootton’s YouTube channel that it was “highly unlikely” he would return to the party but that he was not intending to stand down.

The MP was then asked if he thought the fallout could be somehow linked to Elon Musk, who owns the social platform X and is a key member in Donald Trump's administration.

Last year, Musk expressed doubt about Mr Farage's leadership and suggested he may support Mr Lowe.

Elon Musk, businessman and key figure in Donald Trump's administration (Image: Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Wire) “I owe a huge debt to Elon Musk because without my X account which gives me a voice,........

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