Coverage dated January 5, 2025

UK leader hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal

Headline from Local News 8

By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized those “spreading lies and misinformation” about child sex grooming gangs in the United Kingdom, responding to an online storm whipped up by Elon Musk.

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Local News 8
UK leader hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal (opens Local News 8)
Published Jan 5, 2025
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By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized those “spreading lies and misinformation” about child sex grooming gangs in the United Kingdom, responding to an online storm whipped up by Elon Musk.
Washington Examiner
British PM Starmer defends against Musk barrage: 'Lies and misinformation' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 5, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer blasted Elon Musk for his attacks on him over allegations that the U.K. was too lenient on "grooming gangs."
Fox News
UK PM Starmer hits back against Musk attacks on child grooming gangs: 'Lies and misinformation' (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 5, 2025
Fox News's feed description
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing back against attacks from Elon Musk and conservatives in his own country about the handling of the child grooming scandal.

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