Elon Musk took to his platform X on Tuesday to criticize UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Starmer announced plans to deploy a “standing army” across the country to suppress protests against mass migration. Over the weekend, British police arrested hundreds of protesters, many of whom were demonstrating near migrant centers and mosques.
In reaction to the protests, “Muslim patrol” vigilante groups emerged. These groups, with participants masked and often armed, reportedly roamed the streets to confront and attack “white right-wingers,” according to Post Millennial Senior Editor Andy Ngo.
Ngo, who has been closely following the unrest, reported that in one incident in the West Midlands, “Muslim rioters attacked journalists and vandalized a Sky News team’s vehicle.” Despite having “well-rehearsed plans in place” to manage right-wing protests, West Midlands Police did not intervene with the group of approximately 300 Muslims who had mobilized for direct action.
In response, Musk criticized Starmer, asking, “Why aren’t all communities protected in Britain?” He followed up with a post hashtagging “#TwoTierKeir.”
The protests and riots were initially sparked by the fatal stabbing of three young schoolgirls last week by the son of African migrants, which led to widespread clashes with UK police. Starmer has since warned that “far-right” protesters would “regret” their involvement in the demonstrations.