Starmer expected to face questions about Musk’s grooming gang criticism
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Starmer expected to face questions about Musk’s grooming gang criticism

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Prime Minister is expected to face questions on Monday about Elon Musk’s attacks on his Government over past grooming gang cases as campaigners call for Labour to set up a child protection authority. As he returns from Parliament’s Christmas recess, the Prime Minister is likely to face questions over Mr Musk’s tweets and calls from other parties to launch a new inquiry into child sexual exploitation. A Child Protection Authority is critical to this process Professor Alexis Jay Mr Musk’s criticism of Sir Keir included saying he had failed to bring “rape gangs” to justice as director of public prosecutions from 2008 to 2013 and calling him “complicit in the rape of Britain”. Mr Musk also posted on X, which he owns, suggesting that safeguarding minister Jess Phillips “deserves to be in prison” for denying requests for the Home Office to lead a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham and called her a “rape genocide apologist”.

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U.K. MPs back tougher safeguards for children amid grooming row
2 hours, 19 minutes ago

U.K. MPs back tougher safeguards for children amid grooming row

The Hindu  

U.K. lawmakers on Wednesday backed better safeguards for home-schooled children following the brutal murder of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl, in a vote overshadowed by the recent row over grooming gangs. The opposition Conservative party had sought to use the debate to force the establishment of a new national inquiry into sex offences dating back decades against children in …

Labour minister Jess Phillips hits back at 'ridiculous' Elon Musk for branding her a 'rape genocide apologist' in grooming gangs row - and says billionaire 'knows absolutely nothing'
1 day, 13 hours ago

Labour minister Jess Phillips hits back at 'ridiculous' Elon Musk for branding her a 'rape genocide apologist' in grooming gangs row - and says billionaire 'knows absolutely nothing'

Daily Mail  

Labour minister Jess Phillips tonight hit back at Elon Musk for branding her a 'rape genocide apologist' amid the furious political row over grooming gangs. But, in a series of TV interviews this evening, the Home Office minister branded Mr Musk's posts 'ridiculous' and claimed he 'knows absolutely nothing' about the subject. Labour minister Jess Phillips tonight hit back at …

Has there been a UK grooming gangs inquiry, what were the results and why are there calls for a new one?
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2 days, 4 hours ago

Has there been a UK grooming gangs inquiry, what were the results and why are there calls for a new one?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He also appeared to place blame at Starmer’s door, arguing that “rape gangs were …

U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk
2 days, 8 hours ago

U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk

NPR  

U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk toggle caption Leon Neal/AP/Pool Getty Images Europe LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned "lies and misinformation" that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. Sponsor Message Asked about Musk's comments during a …

Yvette Cooper says professionals to face criminal sanctions for failing to report child abuse
2 days, 10 hours ago

Yvette Cooper says professionals to face criminal sanctions for failing to report child abuse

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s something that the Prime Minister first called for 12 years ago based on his …

Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over ‘lies’ about grooming gangs
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2 days, 12 hours ago

Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over ‘lies’ about grooming gangs

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk and right-wing …

Musk doubles down in grooming gangs row after being accused of ‘spreading lies’ by Starmer: Live
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2 days, 13 hours ago

Musk doubles down in grooming gangs row after being accused of ‘spreading lies’ by Starmer: Live

The Independent  

✕ Close Starmer responds to Elon Musk government attacks during major NHS speech Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

PM rows with Musk amid calls for national grooming inquiry
2 days, 13 hours ago

PM rows with Musk amid calls for national grooming inquiry

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Musk continued his attacks on Sir Keir following his speech, describing him as …

Man charged with sending malicious communications to Labour MP Jess Phillips
2 days, 14 hours ago

Man charged with sending malicious communications to Labour MP Jess Phillips

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man has been charged with sending malicious communications to home …

‘Attack’ Starmer is right to tell Elon Musk to get lost
2 days, 17 hours ago

‘Attack’ Starmer is right to tell Elon Musk to get lost

The Independent  

In recent days, the prime minister faced a dilemma about how to respond to the barrage of abuse from Elon Musk, troll-in-chief, owner of X and soon-to-be member of the Trump administration. Starmer said he wasn’t going to “individualise this to Elon Musk or anyone else”, and tried to turn his counterfire onto the Conservative Party – accusing it of …

Musk’s comments on Labour minister Phillips were ‘reprehensible’ – Swinney
2 days, 18 hours ago

Musk’s comments on Labour minister Phillips were ‘reprehensible’ – Swinney

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s comments about Jess Phillips were “reprehensible”, John Swinney …

UK PM Keir Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’, defends record over child sex gangs after attacks from Elon Musk
Top News
2 days, 18 hours ago

UK PM Keir Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’, defends record over child sex gangs after attacks from Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. Keir Starmer criticized “those that are spreading lies and misinformation as far and as wide as possible,” particularly opposition Conservative politicians in Britain who have echoed some of Musk’s …

UK leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk
2 days, 19 hours ago

UK leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. On Monday he posted an online poll for his 210 million followers on the proposition: “America should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government.” Asked …

Chair of child sexual abuse inquiry calls for government to act
2 days, 21 hours ago

Chair of child sexual abuse inquiry calls for government to act

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A child protection authority is critical to this process.” open image in gallery Professor Alexis …

Former child abuse inquiry chairwoman urges Government to act over 2022 report
2 days, 22 hours ago

Former child abuse inquiry chairwoman urges Government to act over 2022 report

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A child protection authority is critical to this process.” Professor Alexis Jay worked for …

Has there been a UK grooming gangs inquiry, what were the results and why are there calls for a new one?
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2 days, 23 hours ago

Has there been a UK grooming gangs inquiry, what were the results and why are there calls for a new one?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He also appeared to place blame at Starmer’s door, arguing that “rape gangs were …

Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal
3 days, 8 hours ago

Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized those “spreading lies and misinformation” about child sex grooming gangs in the United Kingdom, responding to an online storm whipped up by Elon Musk. In another, he called for Starmer’s safeguarding minister, Jess Philips, to be imprisoned, calling her “pure evil” and “a wicked creature.” On Monday, he also said …

Elon Musk’s attacks on Jess Phillips a ‘disgraceful smear’, Streeting says
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3 days, 18 hours ago

Elon Musk’s attacks on Jess Phillips a ‘disgraceful smear’, Streeting says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wes Streeting has said attacks made by Elon Musk on …

Nigel Farage defends Elon Musk over critical grooming gangs posts
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3 days, 22 hours ago

Nigel Farage defends Elon Musk over critical grooming gangs posts

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage has defended Elon Musk after the billionaire attacked …

Elon Musk’s tirade against ’rape gangs’ in UK draws minister’s rebuke: ‘Pay attention, focus on America’
4 days, 14 hours ago

Elon Musk’s tirade against ’rape gangs’ in UK draws minister’s rebuke: ‘Pay attention, focus on America’

Live Mint  

The United Kingdom has responded to Elon Musk's tirade against the ruling Labour Party over its handling of the grooming gang scandal of child sexual abuse, saying the remarks were “misjudged and certainly misinformed”. Hitting back at Elon Musk, UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Tesla chief “got a big role to play with his social media platform”. Echoing …

UK government turns defensive after Elon Musk raises the grooming gang issue
4 days, 17 hours ago

UK government turns defensive after Elon Musk raises the grooming gang issue

Op India  

Elon Musk has found himself at odds with the UK government over the sensitive and controversial issue of grooming gangs. — Elon Musk January 3, 2025 Elon Musk has been quite vocal in criticising the British government for failing to act in cases of child sexual abuse in the UK. 🚨BREAKING 😳 ‼️Elon Musk has confirmed that he believes the …

Elon Musk attacks PM Keir Starmer over 'Pakistani rape gangs', UK responds
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4 days, 21 hours ago

Elon Musk attacks PM Keir Starmer over 'Pakistani rape gangs', UK responds

Hindustan Times  

The United Kingdom government has responded to criticism from Tesla CEO Elon Musk on the handling of a child sexual abuse scandal, stating that the billionaire was misinformed about the issue. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticised PM Starmer about not bringing to justice child grooming gangs in Oldham On social media platform X, Musk posted and shared several posts …

Whistleblower Maggie Oliver says Starmer ‘perhaps as guilty as anyone’ over grooming gang failures
Trending News
5 days, 4 hours ago

Whistleblower Maggie Oliver says Starmer ‘perhaps as guilty as anyone’ over grooming gang failures

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former detective who uncovered police failings in investigating grooming gangs …

Elon Musk links Keir Starmer to Pakistani 'rape gangs', UK hits back
5 days, 8 hours ago

Elon Musk links Keir Starmer to Pakistani 'rape gangs', UK hits back

India Today  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has lashed out at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his handling of a historic child abuse by gangs of Pakistani-origin men in Oldham. Responding to Musk's criticism, UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting said that the observations of Musk were "misjudged and certainly misinformed". The issue was thrown into the spotlight when it emerged that Home …

Explained: Why is Elon Musk attacking Keir Starmer over grooming gang scandal will there be an inquiry?
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5 days, 11 hours ago

Explained: Why is Elon Musk attacking Keir Starmer over grooming gang scandal will there be an inquiry?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He also appeared to place blame at Starmer’s door, arguing that “rape gangs were …

Neither money nor Musk should control our politicians
5 days, 14 hours ago

Neither money nor Musk should control our politicians

The Independent  

We live in a democracy. Susan Lammin Dumfries Social care needs short-term help too Meaningful reform of social care is long overdue, and, as the chief executive at Anchor, myself and my colleagues welcome the intent to achieve cross-party agreement to finally address an issue affecting growing numbers of some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Julian Self …

Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About ‘Grooming Gangs’
55 years ago

Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About ‘Grooming Gangs’

Wired  

In 2024, Elon Musk’s attention was focused squarely on the US presidential election. Musk has feverishly spent the past few days boosting disinformation and divisive rhetoric on X about Muslim grooming gangs in the UK, posting almost 200 times, a WIRED review of the centibillionaire’s output has found. Musk is also pushing the narrative that organized child sex abuse is …

Elon Musk grooming attacks ‘misjudged and misinformed’, Wes Streeting says
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Elon Musk grooming attacks ‘misjudged and misinformed’, Wes Streeting says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s attacks on the UK Government’s handling of child …

Musk is ‘misjudged and certainly misinformed’ over UK grooming attacks, says senior minister
5 days, 18 hours ago

Musk is ‘misjudged and certainly misinformed’ over UK grooming attacks, says senior minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — A senior British politician pushed back Friday on Elon Musk’s criticism of the government’s handling of a historic child grooming scandal. Though Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Musk’s views were was “misjudged and certainly misinformed,” he urged the world’s richest man and close confidant of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to work with the government on tackling the issue …

British minister says Musk ‘misinformed’ on UK child grooming scandals
6 days, 8 hours ago

British minister says Musk ‘misinformed’ on UK child grooming scandals

Al Jazeera  

A senior British politician has rejected Elon Musk’s criticism of the government’s handling of historic child grooming scandals. In a flurry of posts on X, the social media platform he owns, Musk also suggested that safeguarding minister Jess Phillips “deserves to be in prison” for refusing a request for a national public inquiry into the Oldham scandal. On Friday, British …

Musk attacks Starmer as Badenoch calls for grooming gangs inquiry
6 days, 13 hours ago

Musk attacks Starmer as Badenoch calls for grooming gangs inquiry

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tech billionaire Elon Musk has stepped up his attacks on …

Tories demand inquiry into grooming gangs scandal as Elon Musk attacks Starmer
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6 days, 14 hours ago

Tories demand inquiry into grooming gangs scandal as Elon Musk attacks Starmer

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the extraordinary new year spat: Musk attacked Starmer’s handling of grooming scandal, claimed Jess …

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots

China Daily  

Technology billionaire Elon Musk will be invited to give evidence to a panel of United Kingdom lawmakers probing the role of social media in riots that swept the nation in the summer. The Guardian newspaper said the committee investigating the relationship between social media and riots wants to know whether Musk's social media platform X allowed false information to spread. …

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots

China Daily  

Technology billionaire Elon Musk will be invited to give evidence to a panel of United Kingdom lawmakers probing the role of social media in riots that swept the nation in the summer. The Guardian newspaper said the committee investigating the relationship between social media and riots wants to know whether Musk's social media platform X allowed false information to spread. …

UK MPs to question Elon Musk over X’s role in Southport riots
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK MPs to question Elon Musk over X’s role in Southport riots

Live Mint  

UK MPs are set to summon Elon Musk, CEO of X, to testify about the platform’s role in spreading disinformation, as part of an ongoing parliamentary inquiry into the UK riots and the rise of harmful AI-generated content. AI and social media’s role in inciting violence One of the key areas of focus for the MPs will be the use …

Starmer’s top minister for social media has not spoken to snubbed Elon Musk
3 months, 1 week ago

Starmer’s top minister for social media has not spoken to snubbed Elon Musk

The Independent  

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Labour ministers could ‘mess up’ but will be ‘more honest’ – Jess Phillips
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Labour ministers could ‘mess up’ but will be ‘more honest’ – Jess Phillips

The Independent  

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Farage reaches out to Elon Musk as he rages about ‘open borders’ media conspiracy as approval ratings plummet
5 months ago

Farage reaches out to Elon Musk as he rages about ‘open borders’ media conspiracy as approval ratings plummet

The Independent  

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Police brace for rioting across UK
5 months ago

Police brace for rioting across UK

China Daily  

By JONATHAN POWELL in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-08 09:25 A police van is seen parked near Waltham Forest Immigration Bureau in London, Britain, Aug 7, 2024. Police in the United Kingdom were monitoring numerous planned far-right gatherings across the country on Wednesday, following disorder that has erupted in multiple locations in the past week as a …

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Elon Musk is fanning the flames with civil war jibe
5 months ago

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Elon Musk is fanning the flames with civil war jibe

Daily Mail  

Instead of acting to remove inflammatory material from his social media site, Elon Musk seems determined to add to it. Not content with giving a platform to the likes of English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson, the Twitter/X owner now informs his 192 million followers that Britain is sliding towards an ‘inevitable’ civil war. Pictured: Elon Musk arrives at an …

Commons and US speakers discuss threat to democracy in Westminster
2 years, 10 months ago

Commons and US speakers discuss threat to democracy in Westminster

The Independent  

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Labour MP Jess Phillips opens up about horrific online abuse and death threats
3 years, 1 month ago

Labour MP Jess Phillips opens up about horrific online abuse and death threats

Daily Mail  

Jess Phillips has revealed police visit her home weekly to take statements about the horrific online death threats she receives on a regular basis. However Jess, 40, the MP for Birmingham Yardley, doesn't believe in a police presence at surgeries in the wake of Sir David Amess' murder last month, insisting that constituents are often 'vulnerable and need privacy'. Labour …

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