Lib Dems call on Reform MPs to donate income from X to charity amid Grok row

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Peter Walker Senior political correspondentJanuary 9, 2026 at 03:40 PM

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The Liberal Democrats are calling on Reform UK MPs, including Nigel Farage, to donate income received from X to charities combating sexual exploitation. This request follows concerns about X's AI tool, Grok, generating sexually explicit images of women and children. Several MPs have criticized X and its owner, Elon Musk, for profiting from the AI feature. Reform UK MPs earn money from X based on user engagement, with some receiving thousands of pounds. The Lib Dems argue this income is "tainted" due to X's alleged failure to address the creation of sexual abuse imagery. While condemning the images, Nigel Farage has not directly addressed the donation request, stating his social media activity incurs significant costs.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Downing Street 40% Lee Anderson 50% Richard Tice 50% United Kingdom Government ×250% Rupert Lowe 50% Elon Musk 50% Grok ×260% Victoria Collins ×260% Nigel Farage ×470% Reform UK ×470% Liberal Democrats ×380% X ×1090%

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ai-generated images 90% sexual exploitation 80% x (formerly twitter) 80% reform uk 70% liberal democrats 70% grok ai 60% tainted money 60% nigel farage 50% social media 40%