Elon Musk's comments at march were abhorrent, says home secretary

Elon Musk's comments at march were abhorrent, says home secretary

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned the language used by Elon Musk during a rally, describing it as “abhorrent”. Musk, a tech billionaire, criticized “uncontrolled migration” and issued a warning about violence. He also called for a change in government in Britain and a dissolution of Parliament.

Responding to Musk’s remarks, Mahmood asserted that no one, whether a hostile state or billionaire, should interfere with British democracy. She expressed confidence that the majority of people would react to Musk’s words with disapproval. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey also criticized Musk, calling him irresponsible and dangerous.

A large crowd of over 150,000 individuals attended the “Unite The Kingdom” march in London organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, while a counter-protest saw around 5,000 participants from Stand Up To Racism. Speakers at the main protest expressed anti-immigration views and advocated for freedom of speech. Musk engaged in a conversation with Robinson at the event during which he made his controversial statements.

In response to the controversy, Downing Street emphasized the importance of avoiding dangerous and inflammatory language that incites violence and intimidation. The Liberal Democrats urged the government to reject awarding contracts to Musk’s Tesla company. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage weighed in on Musk’s language, suggesting that if Musk’s call to fight was about defending rights and free speech, then it aligned with the ongoing political struggle

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