Tory Leaders Condemn Farage and Musk Comments

European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton has warned Elon Musk about the amplification of harmful content on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, following Musk's interview with Donald Trump, citing potential violations of the Digital Services Act. In the UK, Elon Musk’s recent controversial comments, including false claims about the Falkland Islands, have been criticized by Conservative leadership candidate Mel Stride as 'absurd and deeply unhelpful.' Meanwhile, Tory leadership contender Tom Tugendhat condemned Nigel Farage for spreading misinformation regarding the Southport attack, blaming such rhetoric for fueling recent riots across the UK. Tugendhat called for a national dialogue on the root causes of the violence, emphasizing a need to rebuild social trust and focus on common values. Additionally, a public spat has erupted between Nigel Farage and Conservative MP James Cleverly, with Cleverly accusing Farage of inciting unrest to generate online traffic.