Elon Musk has been accused of criminal behavior due to his alleged failure to ensure the safety of children online, as stated by Keir Starmer. Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, is calling for the world’s wealthiest individual to be summoned before Members of Parliament following Musk’s remarks at a rally organized by Tommy Robinson, where he reportedly warned of impending violence in the UK.
During an interview with Sky News’ Sir Trevor Phillips, Musk was questioned about being considered a criminal, to which he responded affirmatively. Musk’s actions, including inciting violence and predicting a civil war in the country, have been criticized. Moreover, concerns have been raised about harmful content on his social media platform, such as adverts promoting self-harm, grooming, and explicit acts of child abuse.
At the recent Unite the Kingdom rally, Musk’s speech advocating for resistance and highlighting the threat of violence has stirred controversy. Sir Ed is anticipated to address these issues at a conference, denouncing Musk’s interference in democracy for personal gain rather than genuine concern for British citizens’ rights and freedoms.
The Liberal Democrat leader has called for an investigation by Ofcom into Musk’s platform and personal accountability for breaching obligations under the Online Safety Act. A public dispute on social media ensued between Sir Ed and Musk, with accusations of incitement to violence exchanged. The party intends to introduce a motion in Parliament to summon Musk for scrutiny over his rally conduct.
This parliamentary measure, rarely utilized, would require Musk to appear before the House of Commons for public censure at the bar, a tradition not exercised since 1957 on a non-MP.