Tech Billionaire Elon Musk’s Support for Far-Right Figures Sparks Outrage Among MPs
Elon Musk’s comments supporting far-right figures have sparked outrage among several MPs, amid an ongoing feud with the UK’s governing Labour Party. The tech billionaire recently expressed support for Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, by approvingly sharing a documentary about him on his social media platform.
Musk’s support for Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is not unprecedented. He also expressed his admiration for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, a far-right political group in the country. This has led to criticism that Musk is using his platform to spread hate and division.
Labour MP Stella Creasy, a prominent critic of Musk, accused him of being a “problem for democracy” and described his support for Robinson and the AfD as “dangerous.” Another Labour MP, who wished to remain anonymous, called Musk’s language “dangerous” and warned that it is “sowing divisions and spreading hate” at a time when communities need to come together.
Elon Musk’s comments have also been condemned by the Reform UK party, which has been attempting to distance itself from the far-right. Party leader Nigel Farage, a known admirer of Musk, met with him at Mar-a-Lago, a resort owned by former US President Donald Trump, last year.
The controversy surrounding Musk’s comments is likely to continue, with many calling for him to be held accountable for his actions.