Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rupert Lowe is on track to earn more from X than his full MP salary of £98,599 — all from rage-baiting posts that drive engagement.Is this the new reality for UK politics under Elon Musk’s revenue-sharing system? In this video I break down the exact figures from the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Since the 2024 election, Lowe has already banked more than £105,000 from X. Over half of that landed in the first eight months of 2026. His average rate sits at £932 per hour and has climbed past £1,400 an hour since June. At the current pace he is projected to clear around £93,000 from the platform this year — virtually matching his parliamentary pay.
I explain how X’s creator revenue share works in the Musk era: payments based on engagement from Premium users. The strategy behind the numbers is clear — controversial statements designed to spark anger, arguments and shares (classic rage baiting). The video also looks at the wider problem: MPs whose focus shifts from constituents to algorithm-friendly content, the democratic risks this creates, and why similar patterns appear with other high-profile politicians.
I make the case for banning second jobs for MPs and reforming how politicians use personal social media accounts so public service stays the priority.
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Rupert Lowe is on track to earn more from X than his full MP salary of £98,599 — all from rage-baiting posts that drive engagement.Is this the new reality for UK politics under Elon Musk’s revenue-sharing system? In this video I break down the exact figures from the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Since the 2024 election, Lowe has already banked more than £105,000 from X. Over half of that landed in the first eight months of 2026. His average rate sits at £932 per hour and has climbed past £1,400 an hour since June. At the current pace he is projected to clear around £93,000 from the platform this year — virtually matching his parliamentary pay.
I explain how X’s creator revenue share works in the Musk era: payments based on engagement from Premium users. The strategy behind the numbers is clear — controversial statements designed to spark anger, arguments and shares (classic rage baiting). The video also looks at the wider problem: MPs whose focus shifts from constituents to algorithm-friendly content, the democratic risks this creates, and why similar patterns appear with other high-profile politicians.
I make the case for banning second jobs for MPs and reforming how politicians use personal social media accounts so public service stays the priority.
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