PNN – Elon Musk, the American billionaire and owner of Tesla and SpaceX companies, by supporting right-wing currents, calling for early elections and criticizing the performance of the British government, has raised serious concerns about foreign influence in the country’s domestic politics and its possible consequences for the future of London-Washington relations.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network, these days, with his actions and statements about British domestic politics, Musk has entered an arena that many believe has exceeded the limits of his role as a business personality. While supporting a petition to hold early elections in England, he has severely criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s performance, especially in handling cases of sexual abuse of children.
Musk posted a message on the X social network (former Twitter) and wrote: In England, serious crimes such as rape require the approval of the prosecutor. Who was responsible when these crimes occurred? Keir Starmer. These statements not only provoked a wave of political debates, but also fueled the differences between Musk and the current British government.
With his actions, Musk has shown that he supports the British right-wing political currents. While defending the release of Tommy Robinson, the leader of the far-right group “English Defense League”, he called this controversial figure a “political prisoner”. Robinson has been charged with publishing false information about a Syrian refugee and contempt of court. This action of Musk was criticized by civil groups and British politicians who described it as an attempt to legitimize far-right groups.
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Economic crisis and early elections
Musk has also criticized the economic policies of the country’s government, referring to the decrease in the interest of large technology companies to invest in England. He said in a sharp statement: England is no longer an attractive investment destination. These words, along with his support for a petition calling for an early election, have once again highlighted the ineffectiveness of the current British government.
This petition, which was created due to dissatisfaction with the policies of Rishi Sunak’s government, has so far collected more than three million signatures. The signatories of this petition want to review the political leadership of the country and address the economic and social crises of England.
The British government has not yet taken an explicit position on Musk’s involvement. The British Prime Minister’s Office declined to comment on these statements and stated that the government’s focus is on maintaining domestic stability and improving international relations.
Possible effects on London-Washington relations
Musk’s interference in the internal affairs of England, along with his relationship with Donald Trump and the American Republican Party, has added new complications to the relationship between London and Washington. Musk, who has been introduced as Trump’s possible secretary to optimize the US government, can play a decisive role in shaping the foreign policy of the future US government.
At the same time, Musk’s support for British right-wing trends and his frequent criticism of the country’s government have raised concerns about the impact of these actions on bilateral relations. Political analysts believe that the increase in tension between Musk and the British government can lead to wider differences in the relations between the two countries.
While the British government is trying to maintain relations with the new American government, Musk’s actions can become a serious challenge to the country’s domestic politics and international relations. Only time will tell if England will be able to resist these interferences and what effect this will have on the future of the two countries’ cooperation.