Thousands ask Ofgem to block Tesla from UK energy supply

MORE than 8,000 people have asked Ofgem to block Tesla from supplying British households with electricity over owner Elon Musk's “clear political agenda”.

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The company applied for a licence from the energy regulator last month, aiming to start supplying power to homes and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales as soon as next year.

But its billionaire owner's political activity, including his support for Donald Trump and far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has drawn objections to the application from the public.

Campaign group Best for Britain has urged the public to write to Ofgem, arguing Mr Musk is not a “fit and proper” person to have “a foothold in our essential services”.