Elon Musk calls UK a tyrannical police state and supports far-right activist

politico.eu November 25, 2024, 12:01 PM UTC

Elon Musk has criticized the UK government, calling it a "tyrannical police state." He shared a petition for a general election and supported far-right activist Tommy Robinson, questioning his imprisonment. Musk's comments follow his previous criticisms of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including claims about a biased justice system. He has also reposted a graph showing Starmer's declining approval ratings. This conflict escalated after Musk's remarks on policing in the UK, which included inaccurate claims about the government's response to a tragic incident. The UK government has responded to Musk's statements, attempting to mend relations.


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