Elon Musk addressed supporters at a Tommy Robinson rally, warning them about potential violence and advocating for action against what he called the “woke mind virus” and the dissolution of Parliament. However, Musk’s statements were quickly refuted as evidence revealed that violence during the protests stemmed from the far-right faction.
During the gathering, Musk emphasized the inevitability of violence facing the attendees, stating that they would have to choose between fighting back or facing dire consequences. This declaration followed clashes between supporters of Robinson and law enforcement in Whitehall.
In response to Musk’s remarks, presenter Sangita Myska highlighted that the only violence witnessed at the anti-racism demonstrations was instigated by far-right individuals posing as ‘patriots’ and targeting marchers, mostly comprised of white women.
The Metropolitan Police shared footage showing Robinson supporters engaging in altercations with officers and throwing objects at them, leading to confrontations. They reported that officers had to use force to prevent breaches in their security cordon due to the attacks.
In a separate communication on Twitter, law enforcement stated that they had intervened at various locations to prevent clashes between Unite the Kingdom protesters and counter-demonstrators. The Met Office spokesperson confirmed that several officers had been assaulted during the incidents.
Elon Musk, known for his involvement in political matters, had previously supported Donald Trump’s presidential campaign before their fallout. He also criticized Reform UK leader Nigel Farage for backing Tommy Robinson and called for his replacement.
Appearing at the rally alongside Ben Habib, former Reform UK deputy, now leading Advance UK, a party that includes Robinson, Musk expressed concerns about the state of Britain, citing issues like uncontrolled migration and the government’s failure to protect citizens, particularly children from crimes like gang rape.
Musk advocated for a new election and voiced his dismay at the erosion of British values. The rally reportedly attracted around 111,000 participants, making it one of the largest far-right gatherings in UK history, although clashes between Robinson supporters and law enforcement have occurred before.
Police confirmed the arrest of at least nine individuals during the recent rally, underscoring the recurring tensions between far-right groups and law enforcement. In a similar event last year, thousands of far-right demonstrators converged in London, resulting in four arrests.
