Why is Elon Musk clashing with the UK government over far-right riots? The billionaire has targeted Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a slew of posts, likening the UK to the Soviet Union. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024
How Elon Musk’s radicalisation can be pinpointed to a single event Experts warn that the owner of X is being radicalised by his own platform, Anthony Cuthbertson writes The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
Tommy Robinson has given us a bad name Brief letters: Stephen Yaxley-Lennon and the real Robinsons | Elon Musk | UK values | Mask irony | Bibby Stockholm The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024
‘Pretty toxic’ Elon Musk is stoking U.K. race riots, blasts ex–Twitter Europe head Musk is making a difficult situation in the U.K. worse by siding with violent mobs claiming authorities are policing England’s white communities differently from those of immigrants. Fortune · Aug 7, 2024
Thousands Of Riot Police On Standby As UK Fears More Riots Thousands of riot police stood ready Wednesday as Britain remained on high alert for more violent far-right protests across the country. International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024
Mapping far-right riots in the UK More than 400 people have been arrested across the UK following a week of race riots and vandalism. Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024
Actors, activists and conspiracy theorists – a guide to the British far right In the wake of the Southport killings, a more fragmented and decentralised extremist movement, featuring old and new faces, has emerged The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024
The hypermasculine far right: how white nationalists tell themselves they are ‘protecting’ women and children when they riot Many of the people rioting in towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland claim that their violent acts are their way of “protecting” Britain’s children. It’s a confusing paradox, but one that must be understood to get to the bottom of what has happened. The Conversation · Aug 7, 2024
Scottish Premiership footballer sparks fan anger with Tommy Robinson post A SCOTTISH Premiership football team is looking into a social media post from one of its players after they shared a video from far-right agitator… The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2024
As Elon Musk clashes with Starmer on X: Could Twitter be banned in the UK? Ofcom could soon receive new powers to ban social media platforms or even take legal action against tech bosses The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Tommy Robinson merchandise sold on Amazon as far-right riots erupt across UK Exclusive: Scoop neck, V-neck and baseball tee Tommy Robinson merchanise are available from the retailer The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
UK riots: how does the violence compare with unrest in August 2011? From disinformation to police staffing and prison spaces, we look at the similarities and differences 13 years apart The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024
Labour MP slammed over meeting with anti-migrant protest group A LABOUR MP has been slammed after meeting with an anti-migrant group linked with Tommy Robinson supporters. The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2024
Musk, UK Govt Spar Over Far-right Riots As far-right riots grip England, provocative tech billionaire Elon Musk is posting sympathy for the anti-immigration demonstrators, angering the UK government, which blames social media companies for fuelling the unrest. International Business Times · Aug 6, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 Where are the brave inciters of Britain’s race riots? From Tommy to Elon, they’re far, far away Thugs may be rampaging in the streets, but their leaders-from-behind are more likely to be found sipping cocktails by the pool, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024 Worst far-right violence should be treated as terrorism, former police chief says Former counter-terror chief Neil Basu said a bid to torch an asylum seeker hotel was an ‘attempt at a modern-day lynching’
The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2024 Ex-police chief likens far-right riots in England and Northern Ireland to terrorism AN ex-police chief has said that some violence during the far-right riots seen across England and Northern Ireland has “crossed the line into…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 England riots: how has ‘two-tier policing’ myth become widespread? Idea has been propagated by Tommy Robinson and others from far right but claim does not stand up to scrutiny
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 Tuesday briefing: Are far-right rioters victims of unfair policing? All the evidence says no In today’s newsletter: Voices from Tommy Robinson to Nigel Farage have complained of ‘two-tier policing’ – but their claims do not add up
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 Are the authorities powerless to stop Tommy Robinson’s online output? New laws may make it easier to pursue far-right activist over alleged role in spreading disinformation
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024 Inside Tommy Robinson’s £400-a-night Cyprus getaway during far-right riots across UK The Cypriot resort has been rated as having the best sunset views of the Mediterranean island
The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2024 Scottish independence march postponed to unify numbers at far-right counter-protest AN ORGANISED march for Scottish independence has been postponed as the group doesn’t want to clash with a counter-protest planned for a…
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024 How Tommy Robinson gave away he was hiding at luxury Cyprus hotel while stoking UK riots Gym selfies on the right-wing agitator’s social media may have helped trace him to a £400-a-night resort
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024 Why are people rioting across England and how many are involved? Almost 400 people have been arrested since far-right disturbances broke out, with unrest also in Belfast
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024 No 10 criticises Elon Musk for ‘civil war is inevitable’ post on England riots PM’s spokesperson says ‘no justification’ for X owner’s comment under video of far-right disorder