Spectator (UK)

Starmer needs to make peace with Elon Musk

Guardian

Investors do not share Elon Musk’s negative view of UK, says Keir Starmer

It has been reported that Elon Musk will be summoned to the House of Commons Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee's inquiry into social media, misinformation, and harmful algorithms.

Committees

Bloomberg.com

Speaking to POLITICO, chair Chi Onwurah claimed that she "very much hope[d]" Musk would like to talk to the committee as he was "the most senior representative of X" and had "very strong views on misinformation, communication, free speech and society."

Politico

Prior to her conformation as committee chair, Onwurah told POLITICO in August that the committee had to "question all owners of social media platforms." The first of the inquiry's hearings are expected to take place next year.

During unrest following the stabbing of three girls in Southport in August, Musk claimed that UK police "seem[ed] one-sided" in favor of Muslim communities, while also stating that "civil war is inevitable." Earlier this week, Musk also alleged the UK was going "full Stalin."

BBC News

This comes as Labour peer and US ambassador candidate Lord Peter Mandleson has called for the UK Government to use Reform UK leader Nigel Farage "as a bridge to Musk." In contrast, UK technology secretary Peter Kyle has told LBC he was considering leaving X having enjoyed the platform "in the past."

Independent

The Times

UK Parliamentary rules state that committees and subcommittees have the power to formally "send for persons, papers and records." While committees in each House can ordinarily report contempt if a witness refuses to attend, they are not able to compel overseas individuals to give evidence.

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