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Can Starmer silence Musk?


Published on 2025-01-06 02:40:38 - Sky
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  • The drama is also back - with Elon Musk causing more than a stir in British politics after changing his mind about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. It comes after Musk launched an attack on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his safeguarding minister Jess Phillips over their handling of past grooming gang cases.

The article from Sky News discusses the potential conflict between Elon Musk and UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer over the Online Safety Bill. The bill aims to regulate social media platforms, holding them accountable for harmful content, particularly content that could be detrimental to children. Musk, known for his free speech advocacy, has previously clashed with regulatory efforts, notably with the EU over similar legislation. The piece speculates on whether Starmer, if he becomes Prime Minister, could effectively enforce this bill against Musk, who has a history of challenging government regulations. It highlights the tension between freedom of speech and the need for online safety, questioning how Starmer's policies might fare against Musk's resistance, especially given Musk's significant influence and his track record of legal and public confrontations with regulatory bodies.

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