British minister says Musk ‘misinformed’ on UK child grooming scandals
6 days, 10 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 Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Musk’s views were “misjudged and certainly misinformed”. Streeting told ITV News that the government took child sexual exploitation “incredibly seriously” and that it was supportive of an inquiry into the Oldham scandal, but that it should be led locally. Musk has also compared British attempts to weed out online misinformation to the Soviet Union, while during summer anti-immigrant violence across the UK, he tweeted that “civil war is inevitable”.

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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, 6 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 …

Elon Musk has done nothing but harm by wading into the grooming scandal
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2 days, 12 hours ago

Elon Musk has done nothing but harm by wading into the grooming scandal

The Independent  

Money talks, as they say – and if you’re the richest person on the planet, then the amplification that can be exerted on your random thoughts is awesome indeed. Ironically, Mr Musk’s latest activities seem to be a powerful case study into what happens when someone spends too much time on social media; sincerely believes that it is a reliable …

Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over ‘lies’ about grooming gangs
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2 days, 14 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, 15 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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PM rows with Musk amid calls for national grooming inquiry
2 days, 16 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 …

Musk’s comments on Labour minister Phillips were ‘reprehensible’ – Swinney
2 days, 20 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, 20 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, 22 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 …

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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3 days, 2 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 …

Starmer expected to face questions about Musk’s grooming gang criticism
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3 days, 9 hours ago

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 …

Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal
3 days, 10 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 …

Should Starmer worry about Elon Musk’s attacks on his government?
3 days, 14 hours ago

Should Starmer worry about Elon Musk’s attacks on his government?

The Independent  

One of Sir Keir Starmer’s biggest challenges in 2025 will come not from the Conservative Party, or even inside Parliament or the UK, but from the heart of Donald Trump’s administration. open image in gallery Elon Musk has been one of Keir Starmer’s biggest critics since the general election The Independent looks at how seriously Sir Keir should take the …

Elon Musk’s attacks on Jess Phillips a ‘disgraceful smear’, Streeting says
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3 days, 21 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 …

Elon Musk’s tirade against ’rape gangs’ in UK draws minister’s rebuke: ‘Pay attention, focus on America’
4 days, 17 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, 20 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, 23 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 …

British right smacks down MAGA after Elon Musk goes a 'step too far': report
5 days, 9 hours ago

British right smacks down MAGA after Elon Musk goes a 'step too far': report

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s increasing influence in the United States as a key ally of incoming President Donald Trump and around the world has stoked concerns among far-right figures in the United Kingdom. Warnings from far-right British politicians poured in Thursday after Musk posted a flood of messages on his X platform calling for the release from prison of far-right …

Elon Musk links Keir Starmer to Pakistani 'rape gangs', UK hits back
5 days, 10 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, 13 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, 16 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, 20 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, 21 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 …

Elon Musk calls for King Charles to dissolve parliament over ‘grooming gangs’
6 days ago

Elon Musk calls for King Charles to dissolve parliament over ‘grooming gangs’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk has continued his criticism of the Government, calling on the King to step in and dissolve Parliament. Mr Musk retweeted the X thread with a one-word comment: “Yes.” The 53-year-old Starlink boss continued to wade into the debate overnight, hours after he posted that safeguarding minister Jess Phillips “deserves to be in prison” after she denied requests for …

Elon Musk calls on King to dissolve Parliament over grooming gangs
6 days, 4 hours ago

Elon Musk calls on King to dissolve Parliament over grooming gangs

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 retweeted the X thread with a one-word comment: “Yes.” The 53-year-old Starlink …

Tories demand inquiry into grooming gangs scandal as Elon Musk attacks Starmer
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6 days, 16 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 …

Elon Musk seeks fresh UK elections, release of British far-right figurehead in attack against Keir Starmer
6 days, 17 hours ago

Elon Musk seeks fresh UK elections, release of British far-right figurehead in attack against Keir Starmer

Live Mint  

Elon Musk urged the Britain to hold fresh elections on Thursday — insisting that only the Reform UK party led by Nigel Farage could save the other country. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also issued a series of posts calling for the release of far-right agitator Tommy Robinson and raked up the UK grooming scandal. Musk issued repeated calls for …

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim
1 week, 2 days ago

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim

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 Elon Musk has hit out at Keir Starmer claiming that "very …

Elon Musk will help Reform UK win over young voters and beat the Tories, Nigel Farage claims
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1 week, 4 days ago

Elon Musk will help Reform UK win over young voters and beat the Tories, Nigel Farage claims

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. With rumours swirling of a potentially massive donation to Reform from the world’s richest man, …

Maybe the UK needs someone like Elon Musk to tighten spending
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maybe the UK needs someone like Elon Musk to tighten spending

The Independent  

Maybe the UK needs someone like Elon Musk – not Musk himself, obviously – but a real human being to oversee government expenditure. David Smith Taunton, Somerset Ban on first-cousin marriages just Muslim bashing The recent push to criminalise first-cousin marriage risks alienating communities from one another at a time when we should be seeking out unity and commonality. It …

Is Elon Musk planning to give Nigel Farage's party $100 mn? He says...
1 month ago

Is Elon Musk planning to give Nigel Farage's party $100 mn? He says...

Firstpost  

The Sunday Times sparked speculation over the weekend, citing concerns among “leading businessmen and Conservative Party officials” that Musk was considering a sum for Brexiteer Nigel Farage’s party that could significantly impact British politics, according to a report Elon Musk speaks at a campaign rally, October 27, 2024, in New York. AP File After reports suggested that Elon Musk, owner …

Elon Musk vows to summon MPs to the US 'to explain censorship and threats to American citizens': Billionaire hits back at calls for him to testify in UK over X's role in summer riots
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk vows to summon MPs to the US 'to explain censorship and threats to American citizens': Billionaire hits back at calls for him to testify in UK over X's role in summer riots

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has hit back at a suggestion MPs could summon him to Britain to give evidence about X's role in promoting disinformation by threatening to ask them to come to the US to 'explain their censorship'. It comes as Labour peer Lord Mandelson, who is the frontrunner to be Britain's next ambassador to the US, urged Sir Keir to …

Musk warned not to ‘amplify harmful content’ after riots
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Musk warned not to ‘amplify harmful content’ after riots

The Telegraph  

At the start of the letter, Mr Breton said he was writing to Mr Musk in the context of “recent events in the United Kingdom” and Monday’s interview on X with Donald Trump. “As the relevant content is accessible to EU users and being amplified also in our jurisdiction, we cannot exclude potential spillovers in the EU,” Mr Breton wrote. …

Why Musk is taking on Starmer over far-right riots
5 months ago

Why Musk is taking on Starmer over far-right riots

The Independent  

Elon Musk is now an expert on London’s ugly riots. According to the businessman turned leading authority on world affairs in places he’s probably never visited, it is now “inevitable” that the UK is headed for “civil war”. He’s also been trolling prime minister Keir Starmer about the Rotherham grooming gang scandal, and even implied that communities are treated differently …

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 …

Elon Musk’s trans daughter accuses billionaire of lying about her medical care and being absentee dad
5 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s trans daughter accuses billionaire of lying about her medical care and being absentee dad

The Independent  

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