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It wasn't long, however, before speculation began over when – and how - the two outsized personalities would ultimately fall out.For a while, it seemed like those predictions were off the mark. Trump stood by Musk even as the latter's popularity dropped, as he feuded with administration officials and as he became a liability in several key elections earlier this year. Every time it appeared there would be a break, Musk would pop up in the Oval Office, or the Cabinet room or on the president's Air Force One flight to Mar-a-Lago.

When Musk's 130 days as a "special government employee" ended last week, the two had a chummy Oval Office send-off, with hints that Musk might someday return.It's safe to say that any invitation has been rescinded."Elon and I had a great relationship," Trump said on Thursday – a comment notable for its use of the past tense.

There had been some thought that Trump's surprise announcement on Wednesday night of a new travel ban, additional sanctions on Harvard and a conspiracy-laced administration investigation of former President Joe Biden were all efforts to change the subject from Musk's criticism. The White House and its allies in Congress seemed careful not to further antagonise him after his earlier comments.Then Trump spoke out and … so much for that.

Now the question is where the dispute goes next. Congressional Republicans could find it harder to keep their members behind Trump's bill with Musk providing rhetorical – and, perhaps financial – air for those who break ranks.

Trump, who takes pride in being a devastating counterpuncher, will have plenty of opportunity to lay into Musk. What will happen to Musk's Doge allies still in the Trump administration or government contracts to Musk-related companies or Biden-era investigations into Musk's business dealings?Lisa Heywood from the band said: "I teach the dances and I think a lot of people think 'Ooh, it's like going to a dance lesson, what if I get it wrong? The teacher will tell me off!'

"That's not what it's about, it's about having fun - it's a social dance form so, as long as you're having fun, you're getting it right."The parade was due to set off from the Corby Cube at 12:00 BST on Saturday and head to Coronation Park, where entertainment, food and community stalls were planned.

A statement from Corby Pride said the organisers were "extremely disappointed to have to make this decision and would like to thank the community for their support, co-operation and understanding during these difficult circumstances".They added that they would be looking into possible future dates for a rescheduled event.