Elon Musk is trying to ‘whip up division’ over Henry Nowak, says Starmer

WorldPolitics
4 Jun 2026 • 11:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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Elon Musk is trying to ‘whip up division’ over Henry Nowak, says Starmer

  • Sir Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of attempting to "whip up division" within the UK.
  • The Labour leader's comments relate to Musk's alleged interference concerning the murder of Henry Nowak.
  • Starmer stated that Britain needs to "assert who we are" as a nation of "reasonable, tolerant people".
  • He criticised Musk for "interfering in our politics" and creating discord.
  • Starmer emphasised that in tragic cases like Henry Nowak's, Britons typically "react calmly", contrasting with Musk's alleged actions.

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