UK riots: Elon Musk calls PM 'two-tier Keir', compares Britain to Soviet Union
File photos of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
After a man was detained overcomments made on Facebook, Tesla CEO Elon Musk escalated his dispute with the United Kingdom, calling the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer"two-tier Keir" and questioning if the riots were taking place inBritain or the Soviet Union.
The X owner has been at odds with Sir Keir Starmer over police responseto riots in the UK. In his latest retort, Musk shared a video that shows police officers detaining a man for making inappropriate comments on Facebook.
Musk wrote on X, "Arrested for making comments on Facebook!"
"Is this Britain or the Soviet Union? Is this accurate @Community Notes," he added.
In the video, an officer informs a man that he is being detained on suspicion of using the electronic communications network inappropriately.
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This includes sending messages that are "grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character" and could result in up to six months in jail or a fine.
In reaction to a video that showed multiple groups of masked individuals gathered outside a pub, some carrying the Palestinianflag, Musk, in another post aimed at Keir questioned, "Why aren't all communities protected in Britain?"
On Monday, Musk made similarcomments towards Starmer'sannouncement that he would not stand for violence against Muslim communities. Over the last week, protesters have targeted mosques and hotels that house asylum seekers around the United Kingdom.
In another post, Musk used "#twotierKeir", referring to "two-tier policing." This term is frequently used by far-right groups to imply that police treat different groups unfairly.
Downing Street has decided not to engage withthe owner of Xanymore. They previously stated his comments about a potential civil war in the UK had "no justification." Despite this, Musk continues to target Starmer on his social media platform.
Chief Whip Alan Campbell, in a letter to MPs, emphasised the importance of avoiding actions that might spread misinformation on social media and advised against getting involved in online debates.
(With inputs from agencies)
