Elon Musk publicly criticized the UK government after reports surfaced that he had not been invited to an upcoming investment summit. Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his discontent, stating that the UK is releasing convicted pedophiles while imprisoning individuals for their social media comments. This response comes amid ongoing tensions in Britain following violent anti-immigration riots, where far-right groups targeted asylum seeker accommodations and mosques.

The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, recently released over 1,700 prisoners in an attempt to alleviate prison overcrowding, though those convicted of sex offenses were not included. Musk's comments were met with backlash, particularly after he previously suggested that civil unrest was "inevitable" in the UK. As the government prepares for the summit, aiming to attract global investment, Musk's exclusion has drawn significant media attention.