Starmer Slams Elon Musk as 'Hostile Billionaire' at Rally

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is firing back at Elon Musk after the Tesla boss delivered a controversial speech at a massive far-right protest in London. Starmer's team called Musk's words "dangerous and inflammatory," especially after the event turned violent, leaving 26 police officers hurt and 24 people arrested.

The rally, dubbed "Unite the Kingdom" and organized by activist Tommy Robinson (whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), brought out about 150,000 people on Saturday.

They marched across Westminster Bridge, waving Union Jacks and St. George's Cross flags, and gathered near Downing Street. Speakers from far-right groups in Europe and North America took the stage, stirring up debates on immigration.

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Musk stole the spotlight with his televised address. He demanded that Parliament be dissolved and Starmer's Labour government be kicked out. Things got intense when he told the crowd, "Violence is coming," and added, "You either fight back or you die." Critics say this was a clear call to arms that threatened the UK's stability.

Starmer's office didn't hold back in their response on Monday. A spokesperson said, "The UK is a fair, tolerant and decent country, and so the last thing the British people want is dangerous and inflammatory language."

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood piled on during a session in the House of Commons. She slammed Musk as a "hostile billionaire" meddling in British democracy. Detailing the chaos, she noted how some protesters attacked police and clashed with anti-racism counter-demonstrators on Whitehall, throwing objects and causing mayhem. "Those thugs will face justice," Mahmood declared. "But they don't speak for our country. When a foreign billionaire urges people to fight our democracy, most folks just shake their heads."

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The fallout has ignited talks about free speech, outside interference in UK politics, and growing anti-immigration tensions. Police promise tough action on the violence, while Musk hasn't commented yet.