british prime minister Keir Starmer has fiercely condemned Elon Musk and right-wing populists for spreading “lies and disinformation” about toilet gangsfollowing a series of explosive and incendiary comments from the tech billionaire. Musk has not backed down, intensifying the controversy with more accusations and support for far-right figures such as Tommy Robinson.
Starmer condemns lies and defends victims
In a defiant speech about NHS reform, Starmer responded to a barrage of attacks, which had focused on the government’s handling of the grooming gang scandal and its refusal to launch a second public inquiry. Musk, who had previously called the government “complicit in mass rapes to get votes,” continued his campaign, accusing Starmer of “ignoring girls’ pleas” in exchange for political support.
“Those who spread lies and misinformation are not interested in the victims, they are interested in themselves,” Starmer stated, visibly angry. “They are cheering for Tommy Robinson, a man who went to prison for almost collapsing in a sexual harassment case. “They are trying to get a vicarious thrill from the street violence, which people like Robinson promote.”
Starmer defends Jess Phillips amid right-wing attacks
The Prime Minister’s comments were specifically directed at Musk’s supporters, including accusations leveled at Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips. Musk had previously called Phillips a “witch” and accused her of being a supporter of “genocidal rape abusers.” Starmer strongly defended Phillips, saying: “Jess Phillips has done a thousand times more than anyone could have ever dreamed of when it comes to protecting victims of sexual abuse.”
Starmer screams. conservative party for silence on Musk’s rhetoric
He went on to criticize those who perpetuate far-right rhetoric: “When far-right venom leads to serious threats, that in my book means a line has been crossed. “I enjoy the push and pull of politics, but that has to be based on facts and truths, not lies.”
Starmer also criticized the Conservative Party for failing to condemn Musk’s attacks, accusing him of being complicit in the spread of misinformation. “This government will continue its work of protecting victims. What I will not tolerate is a debate based on lies and politicians jumping on the bandwagon just to get attention,” Starmer said, echoing concerns about the growing influence of the far right. agendas.
Musk escalates his inflammatory accusations against Starmer
While Starmer refrained from directly commenting on whether he would sue Musk for defamation, he made it clear that the issue at hand was the harmful spread of misinformation. The Prime Minister stressed that it was not about Musk or American politics, but about the responsibility of British politicians to condemn dangerous rhetoric.
Musk’s growing influence and controversial support for far-right figures
Musk’s response to Starmer’s criticism was immediate. The billionaire accused the prime minister of being “absolutely despicable” for his alleged complicity in the grooming gang crisis. On X (formerly Twitter), Musk said: “Starmer repeatedly ignored the pleas of large numbers of little girls and their parents, to secure political support. Starmer is absolutely despicable.”
In a worrying turn, Musk also suggested that “the United States should free the British people from their tyrannical rule,” further fueling tensions over his growing influence in UK politics. He also publicly expressed support for far-right figures, including Robinson, whom he described as a “political prisoner.” Musk’s endorsement of controversial political figures has raised concerns about his role in stoking racial division and misinformation.
Starmer emphasizes his efforts to tackle grooming gangs during PPD tenure
Starmer, who as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) oversaw major grooming gang prosecutions, expressed frustration at the ongoing attacks. He was proud of his record, saying: “When I was a Public Prosecutor, I addressed this issue head-on. I reopened closed cases and brought the first major prosecution of an Asian grooming gang in Rochdale. “I changed the entire approach of the prosecution because I wanted to challenge the myths and stereotypes that had prevented victims from being heard.”
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