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Elon Musk Escalates Criticism of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Musk's social media posts target Labour government policies, call for new elections, and amplify far-right figures and narratives.

  • Elon Musk has accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of complicity in the handling of child grooming gang cases during Starmer's tenure as head of the Crown Prosecution Service, calling for his resignation and legal accountability.
  • Musk has expressed support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson, labeling him a political prisoner, despite Robinson's imprisonment for contempt of court and spreading false allegations.
  • The billionaire has endorsed the anti-immigration Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, and hinted at potential financial support, while Farage distanced himself from Musk's praise of Robinson.
  • Musk used his platform, X, to call on King Charles to dissolve Parliament and demand new elections, further intensifying his criticism of Starmer's government and its policies.
  • UK leaders and commentators have expressed concern over Musk's growing influence in British politics, with some viewing his interventions as destabilizing and politically motivated.
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