Tommy Robinson says Russia is not an enemy as he travels to meet Elon Musk’s father in Moscow
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson claimed that “Russia is not the enemy of England” after going to Moscow and meeting with Elon Musk’s father Errol.
Elon Musk has been a long-time supporter of Robinson, with both men urging people to take to the streets in response to the stabbing attack in Belfast.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, shared the list of places where protests are said to take place at 19.00 on Tuesday after the Belfast attack and said: “The whole of the United Kingdom is taking to the streets at 19.00 tonight after another invasion attack on our people.”
On Monday, Robinson posted a video of herself and Errol Musk, apparently filmed at a Moscow hotel, saying: “We’re going to go cause some trouble.”
Errol Musk reportedly attended the Kremlin-backed annual economic forum last week.
When asked by Guard Robinson explained why he traveled to Moscow: “I came to see how this country had strayed so far from the straight and narrow, and to see the beauty of a civilized society here.”
He added: “Russia is not Britain’s enemy. That narrative has already died a natural death.”
“There are people who benefit from seeing Russia as an enemy, but everyone laughs at these people now.”
Last week the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, accused Mr Musk of “interfering in our politics” and “trying to incite division” following the sentencing of Henry Nowak’s killer.
Labor leader Anna Turley said online platforms were playing a role in fueling unrest and suggested Mr Musk, owner of X, was one of the “malicious actors” fueling tensions.
Mr Musk shared a list of X places where protests could take place, also published by Robinson, and retweeted a post by Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe saying “Millions must go”, along with a screenshot of footage of the stabbing attack.
Ms Turley told Times Radio: “We have to acknowledge and see that social media is playing a part in driving this. And I think there are malicious actors sitting miles away. It’s easy for them to fuel that.”
Asked if the tech mogul was one of the malicious actors, he said: “He does not live in communities where this type of activity is seen. He is not at risk.”
“Mothers, families and people living in the homes of Belfast and on the streets of Britain are at risk.
“He has a responsibility, everyone in public and civic life has a responsibility to call for calm and not to fuel grievance, hatred, division or tension that puts vulnerable people and our communities at risk.”
