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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

No 10 criticises Elon Musk for ‘civil war is inevitable’ post on England riots

Police in riot gear with shields and batons face off against rioters
Police clash with rioters on Sunday outside the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, South Yorkshire. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Downing Street has criticised comments by Elon Musk who posted on X that “civil war is inevitable” under a video of violent riots in Liverpool.

Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said the violence came from a small minority of people who “do not speak for Britain” and said the prime minister did not share the sentiments of the billionaire, who has previously been criticised for allowing far-right figures back on to his social media platform.

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