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Elon Musk Criticized by UK Government for 'Civil War' Comments Amid Riots

Aug 6, 2024, 04:15 PM

Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, has come under heavy criticism from the UK government and various officials for his comments suggesting that 'civil war is inevitable' in Britain due to mass migration. Musk's statements, made in the context of ongoing violent unrest and riots in parts of England and Northern Ireland, have been labeled 'irresponsible' and 'deplorable' by several ministers, including Justice Minister Heidi Alexander. The UK government has called on Musk to act responsibly, emphasizing that his comments and the platform's role in spreading misinformation are exacerbating the situation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also been vocal in condemning Musk's remarks, which have been seen as fanning the flames of far-right violence. Additionally, Musk has been criticized for replatforming far-right instigators on X, which has further fueled the unrest. Musk has also used the hashtag 'TwoTierKeir' to criticize the UK's policing under Starmer. In response to the backlash, Musk has doubled down on his stance, questioning the UK's policing and governance under Starmer.