jun 4, 2026 - Starmer calls out Musk

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Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of "trying to whip up division" over the murder of Henry Nowak.

There were violent protests in Southampton following the release of bodycam footage showing police handcuffing 18-year-old Nowak as he lay dying. His killer Vickrum Digwa had claimed he had been the victim of a racist attack.

The footage of Nowak's final moments has prompted a wave of political reaction in the UK, as well as X owner Musk criticising the police treatment of the teenager.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for work across political parties to rebuild trust in the police, having met Nowak's family on Thursday. Sir Keir also met the family in Downing Street.

Henry Nowak's mother, father and stepmother were there and no statement has been issued from the family or Downing Street on the content of the meeting.

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