"The UK is a fair, tolerant, and decent country, so what the British people don't care for is dangerous and inflammatory language that threatens violence and intimidation on our streets," a spokesperson for the office of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on 15/9, referring to Elon Musk's speech at a far-right protest in London last weekend.

Billionaire Elon Musk at Capitol Hill on 20/1. Photo: Reuters

Billionaire Elon Musk at Capitol Hill on 20/1. Photo: Reuters

Speaking online to hundreds of thousands of protesters, Musk called for the dissolution of the UK parliament and the replacement of the government led by Prime Minister Starmer's Labour Party. The American billionaire also warned of "impending violence" and urged people to "resist or die."

Musk argued that uncontrolled mass migration into the UK is destroying the country. He criticized Prime Minister Starmer's government for "failing to protect its citizens," which he called a fundamental duty.

Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, the third-largest party in parliament, called on Prime Minister Starmer to condemn Musk's attempts to "sow discord, incite violence on the streets," and interfere in British democracy.

"The sanctions that Musk should face must be considered," Davey said.

UK officials said between 110,000 and 150,000 people participated in the far-right protest last weekend, far exceeding the organizers' estimates. Many extremists later clashed with police, injuring 26 officers. London police charged 8 people on 15/9 with assault and disorderly conduct.

Elon Musk has repeatedly expressed his views on UK politics. He previously attacked the UK's 2023 Online Safety Act, arguing that it threatened free speech. He has also repeatedly criticized the UK government for what he perceives as lenient policies on immigrant sex offenders.

Ngoc Anh (AFP, Euro News)