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Keir Starmer slaps down Elon Musk over ‘civil war’ comment

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The Prime Minister has clashed with billionaire owner of ‘X’ Elon Musk over comments that Musk made claiming that – in light of the violent disorder across the country – the UK is heading for civil war. How long will this spat go on? And is this the start of Starmer being tough on the tech giants?

Elsewhere, Rachel Reeves has been in North America this week attempting to bang the drum for Britain as ‘a stable place to do business’ … stable all expect for some significant market turmoil. What’s the update? 

Oscar Edmondson speaks to Katy Balls and Kate Andrews. 

Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

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