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After Trump, Musk vows to take UK to task

TFIGLOBAL News Desk by TFIGLOBAL News Desk
November 22, 2024
in Geopolitics
After Trump, Musk vows to take UK to task
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In August, UK was literally scouring social media to arrest people, to find posts on riots. Those riots were triggered by rumours that an asylum seeker was responsible for a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event that left three girls dead and others wounded. But UK didn’t only threaten the Brits by the way, they also tried to come after people in the US.

Look at this: London’s Metro Police chief warned that month that officials will also be cracking down on American nationals.

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“We will throw the full force of the law at people. And whether you’re in this country committing crimes on the streets or committing crimes from further afield online, we will come after you,” said Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. Not just that, they also accused Elon Musk and his X platform of instigating the riots by letting people freely express their opinion.

Now, with Trump coming back in the White House, this threat by UK police looks all set to snowball into a major diplomatic standoff between the UK and the US. The reason: Elon Musk.

The owner of the social media platform X has come heavily down on UK lawmakers by strongly opposing their plans to investigate his company. This dispute began when reports emerged that a UK parliamentary committee may likely call Musk to testify about harmful content on X, especially its role in spreading misinformation during the riots.

The UK Commons’ Science and Technology Committee, chaired by Labour MP Chi Onwurah, is investigating how social media platforms may have fueled violent events in August. Their focus is on X’s content moderation policies, especially the platform’s decision to allow controversial figures like Tommy Robinson and Andrew Tate, who have been accused of promoting Islamophobic sentiments. This has led to concerns about the balance between free speech and public safety.

Musk, known for his vocal support of free speech, views the UK’s actions as attempts to suppress expression. He criticized UK officials for what he sees as “censorship” and claimed that British MPs “will be summoned to the United States” to explain their policies. His remarks also extended to broader issues, such as criticizing UK law enforcement and even tax reforms. This bold stance has sparked backlash from UK officials, who see his comments as both unfounded and inflammatory.

Musk argues that X champions free speech and claims that the UK’s attempts to regulate content violate this principle.

One thing is quite clear here: The UK will find itself in a fix once Trump takes the charge. Not just Musk, even Trump has an axe to grind. During his campaign trail, Trump accused UK PM Keir Starmer and his Labour party of meddling in the US elections. Trump’s campaign was angered by reports that Labour Party officials and activists have been advising the Democrats and even working in battleground states.

Trump is known for being outspoken and tough when he feels wronged, and the Labour Party’s involvement in the elections would lead to strained ties between the US and the UK. Trump’s return to power would prompt him to take retaliatory actions, which could affect diplomatic ties, trade negotiations, and future collaborations.

With Trump and Musk sharing same sentiments now vis-à-vis UK, we can safely assume: Starmer will be the first casualty in Trump 2.0 administration.

Tags: Elon Muskfree speech debateKeir StarmerTrump UK relationsUK riotsUK-US diplomatic tensionsX platform controversy
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