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Miliband Calls Musk ‘Dangerous,’ Says Government Could Quit X

The comments coincide with Tesla’s UK energy licence bid before Ofgem.

Overview

  • He accused Elon Musk of urging the overthrow of the UK government and inciting violence, citing the billionaire’s video address to a London rally earlier this month.
  • Miliband said X promotes disinformation and described Musk as part of a global far‑right network that includes Nigel Farage.
  • He said it is possible the government should leave X, noting growing unease in Labour circles as some MPs step away from the platform.
  • The energy secretary attacked Reform UK for importing a US‑style culture war over climate policy and reaffirmed Labour’s net‑zero mandate despite criticism from President Donald Trump.
  • He confirmed Tesla has applied for a UK energy supply licence and declined substantive comment, saying the application must go through the proper Ofgem process.