#1
#1 out of 140.00%
politics2h ago
Labour slams ‘appalling’ Elon Musk after Belfast riots
- Labour condemns Elon Musk for posts it says whipped up tensions ahead of Belfast disorder.
- Police said rioting followed a knife attack in Belfast, with property damage including a house and a bus set on fire.
- A 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder and will appear in court.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused Musk of trying to whip up division after the Belfast incident.
- Labour spokesperson said Musk’s posts should be condemned for their impact on calm and public order.
- The disorder followed a stabbing in Belfast and involved peaceful protests turning violent.
- Labour stressed the need for calm and denunciation of violence on the streets of Belfast.
- The incident involved a knife attack in the Northern Irish capital and subsequent protests.
- Officials cited a protest-linked disruption and urged restraint from political leaders.
- The BBC and Times Radio were among outlets reporting Musk’s inflammatory posts.
- The article notes a linked political debate over social media's role in public order.
Vote 0