The Rest Is Politics 359. Starmer vs. Musk: Why the richest man in the world turned against the Prime Minister
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Jan 8, 2025 Dive into the rising tension as Elon Musk's political alignment shifts towards the far right. Discover chilling implications of Enoch Powell-like rhetoric in UK politics and the growing polarization of far-right movements in Europe. The hosts unearth the chilling effects of conspiracy theories within political discourse and examine how Musk's views on immigration and birth rates impact national identity. With a focus on Keir Starmer's NHS strategies and the political turmoil in Austria, this conversation navigates critical modern challenges in politics.
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Musk's Twitter Use
- Elon Musk uses Twitter to promote right-wing views, retweeting content from far-right figures and parties.
- He focuses on grooming gang cases in the UK, pushing a narrative about Muslims and "white women."
Grooming Gang Cases
- Between 1997 and 2013, British Asian men in Rotherham and Rochdale groomed and abused underage girls.
- This involved befriending girls, often in care, exploiting them for sex, and trafficking them between towns.
Musk's Agenda-Setting
- Elon Musk's focus on these cases has pushed them to the top of the political agenda.
- This has disrupted Keir Starmer's plans to focus on the National Health Service.