Health Secretary Wes Streeting has addressed Elon Musk’s views on the British government’s handling of the Oldham abuse scandal, stating that they are “wrong and certainly misinformed.” Despite this, Streeting expressed a willingness to collaborate with Musk in combating child sexual exploitation.
Investigation into the Oldham Scandal
The government has suggested that Oldham should follow the example of other towns and commission its own investigation into the historical abuse of children. This approach is preferred over a public inquiry, which was rejected by the government.
Criticism of the Prime Minister
Musk has criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, accusing him of failing to bring to justice those responsible for the abuse scandals during his tenure as director of public prosecutions. Musk described the scandals as a “massive crime against humanity.”
Support for Local Investigation
Streeting emphasized that the government takes child sexual exploitation “incredibly seriously” and supports an investigation into the Oldham scandal, but believes it should be led locally. He also expressed a willingness to work with Musk in addressing this issue.
Musk’s Interest in UK Politics
Since the Labour party’s landslide victory in the July 2024 election, Musk has shown a keen interest in the UK political scene. He has retweeted criticism of Starmer and supported calls for a general election in the United Kingdom.
Call for a General Election
Musk has supported calls for a new general election in the UK, just six months after the last one. He stated that “the people of Britain do not want this government at all. New elections.”