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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.

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