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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Elon Musk’s calls for Tommy Robinson release anger Labour MPs

Elon Musk talks with the US president-elect, Donald Trump
Elon Musk with the US president-elect, Donald Trump. Many Labour MPs want the government to stop posting on X, while others say this could cause a diplomatic incident. Photograph: Brandon Bell/Reuters

Elon Musk has caused anger by calling for the release of Tommy Robinson and accusing Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham in Greater Manchester.

The billionaire ally of Donald Trump pinned a message at the top of his X feed overnight saying “Free Tommy Robinson!”, tagging the far-right activist who is in jail for contempt of court.

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