“Either Fight back or You die”: Musk to crowds in London
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, made an appearance before a throng at a far-right demonstration in London via video connection, demanding an urgent change of administration and the “dissolution” of the British parliament. The Tesla owner, who participated in far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” rally, stated that Britons must “either fight back or you die”.
Musk’s video address elicited cheers from approximately 110,000 marchers, yet it also faced condemnation from various political factions. In a video appearance, the X owner called on what he referred to as the “reasonable centre” to take action, cautioning that “violence is coming” and asserting that the nation “can’t wait another four years” for an election. During an on-stage conversation with Robinson, he also expressed strong criticism of a “woke mind virus,” reports indicated. Musk further alleged that “the left are the party of murder,” citing the killing of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this week — comments that contributed to the day’s incendiary tone. Reports says that fact-checkers have since documented both the assassination and a subsequent wave of misinformation.
Reports says that approximately 110,000 individuals participated in the far-right march in central London. Officers noted instances of clashes, as some attendees threw objects and attempted to breach the cordons that separated them from counter-demonstrators. Authorities have confirmed that 25 individuals have been arrested, while 26 officers sustained injuries, with four of those injuries being serious. A smaller counter-protest organized, attracted approximately 5,000 participants, as reported. Footage captured protesters waving Union Jacks and St George’s flags before gathering at Whitehall, where riot units equipped with shields were deployed as tensions escalated. Political leaders in the UK have condemned Musk’s remarks. Observers charged him with being motivated solely by his “ego”, while a source informed that “threats of violence have no place in our politics”, calling on politicians to dissociate themselves from the comments.
The rally, characterized by its organisers as a free-speech march, was spearheaded by Tommy Robinson. Invited speakers included European far-right figures like Éric Zemmour and UK personalities such as Katie Hopkins. Musk’s mention of Kirk’s death resonated throughout the rally, as signs and chants called attention to the incident. The killing and the suspect’s identification have been confirmed, which also worked to debunk fabricated videos and false political claims that circulated online. The march, recognized as one of the largest right-wing mobilisations in recent UK history, brought renewed focus to the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration, public order, and online speech. Authorities indicated that additional arrests are probable as they examine footage of the unrest.
