Keir Starmer has strongly criticized Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk, stating that the recent violent incidents over the weekend have deeply affected people across the country.
The Prime Minister emphasized to the Cabinet the pivotal nature of the current struggle between fostering patriotic national renewal and combating toxic division. No10 expressed concerns that a protest orchestrated by a convicted criminal, Robinson, advocating violence against a foreign billionaire, Musk, could instill fear in the populace.
During a Unite the Kingdom rally in London, attended by approximately 150,000 individuals, twenty-six officers sustained injuries, with four of them being severely harmed. The event was organized by Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
Addressing the Cabinet, Mr. Starmer highlighted the distressing images of police officers being attacked during the march led by a convicted criminal, remarking that it had a chilling effect on many individuals nationwide, especially ethnic minority Britons.
A statement from No10 underscored the imperative of embracing patriotic national rejuvenation over decline and toxic division, emphasizing the critical nature of prevailing in this ongoing societal battle.
The official spokesperson for the Prime Minister reiterated his support for free speech, stressing its fundamental significance to the nation’s values. However, the recent events, including calls to violence by a foreign billionaire and a convicted criminal, have left some individuals feeling intimidated and fearful due to their backgrounds and skin color.
Elon Musk, the wealthiest individual globally, issued a warning of imminent violence, urging right-wing supporters to either “fight back” or face dire consequences.
In response to inquiries about the PM’s mention of a “fight” post the condemnation of violence, the spokesperson acknowledged the existing divisive climate in the country, acknowledging the intimidation experienced by certain individuals due to their backgrounds and skin color.
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