The world’s richest man, also a key adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, has clashed for months with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a time when the U.K. is concerned about its standing with the incoming U.S. administration.

Summary

Elon Musk labeled Britain a “tyrannical police state” on X, criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, and questioned the imprisonment of far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

Musk’s comments coincide with his role as a key adviser to Trump, raising concerns in the U.K. about its relationship with the incoming administration.

Musk also criticized Starmer’s policies, including increased farm inheritance taxes, and boosted far-right content on X.

This follows similar clashes with other U.S. allies, including Germany and Australia, over their domestic policies.

  • undergroundoverground@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    I’m not surprised. A barrister is, traditionally, who you would hire to represent you, specifically within a higher court, when it sounds like all you needed to do was chat to the duty solicitor for free.

    What a mix up. It sounds like your dad really screwed you over there. You must’ve been very cross when you found out

    • Teknikal@eviltoast.orgEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      Yeah it cost me a lot financially but I was happy the police had to drop all their nonsense. I don’t really blame my dad he only got mixed up in it from trying to protect me.

      But yeah in hindsight a barrister might have been overkill.