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Elon Musk’s Tweets on UK Child Abuse Scandal Spark Controversy and Divide

Musk's Focus on UK Abuse Gangs: A Step Forward for Survivors or Fuel for Hate?

by pinkfloyd
February 6, 2025
in Crime & Violence, Crime and Justice, Media Influence, Organized Crime, UK, World News
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Musk’s Posts on UK Child Abuse Scandal Spark Debate, Amplify Far-Right Views

In the northern English town of Oldham, a community already scarred by divisions, a recent wave of attention has stirred up old wounds. This time, the focus isn’t just from local extremists but from none other than Elon Musk, who used his platform to spotlight a long-running child sex abuse scandal in the UK. However, while his posts have given a voice to survivors, they have also amplified far-right rhetoric that threatens to overshadow the true issue.

The Background: A Troubled History in Oldham

Oldham, home to a significant British Pakistani community, has long struggled with racial tensions and exploitation by extremists. Over a decade ago, the town became infamous due to the horrific actions of child grooming gangs, many of which were primarily composed of men of Pakistani heritage. These crimes, and allegations of institutional cover-ups, have lingered ever since, dividing communities and fuelling hatred.

Musk’s Intervention: A Double-Edged Sword

In early January, Musk, now the world’s richest man, began posting about this scandal on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), accusing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of covering up the abuse. He also criticized King Charles III for not dissolving Parliament and called out the country’s female safeguarding minister. His posts stirred the pot, bringing new attention to a painful chapter in British history.

While some abuse survivors, like Samantha Walker-Roberts, welcomed Musk’s focus on their plight, they worry that his comments have reignited a far-right agenda that distorts the conversation. “Everyone’s finally listening because of Elon Musk,” Walker-Roberts, who was raped at 12 by a grooming gang, told CNN. But she also cautioned that the discussion should center on victims, not political agendas.

The Far-Right Hijacks the Narrative

Unfortunately, Musk’s tweets gave far-right figures the platform to amplify their own narratives. Among the supporters of Musk’s remarks was Tommy Robinson, a convicted anti-Islam activist. These figures have long attempted to frame the abuse scandal as part of a broader racial or cultural problem, rather than focusing on the real issues, such as institutional failures and the need for justice for survivors.

Walker-Roberts expressed frustration that the conversation had shifted toward race. “It’s the victims that need the help, not Tommy Robinson or any other political party,” she said. Her message was clear: the scandal is about abuse, not about scapegoating entire communities based on ethnicity.

Misinformation and Dangerous Rhetoric

Musk’s comments have not gone unnoticed in the UK political arena. Many politicians, including Nazir Afzal, the former chief prosecutor of Northwest England, condemned Musk’s approach. Afzal called the billionaire’s remarks “misinformed and dangerous,” pointing out that the vast majority of child abuse cases in the UK are perpetrated by white men, not those of Pakistani or Muslim descent. According to Afzal, focusing solely on men of Pakistani background misleads the public into thinking that this is primarily an issue of race rather than one of systemic failure in law enforcement and child protection.

Recent police data also indicates that in 2023, 7% of suspects in group-based child sexual abuse cases identified as “Asian”—a figure broadly in line with the ethnic breakdown of the national population. These figures are often clouded by incomplete data collection and misleading narratives driven by sensationalist headlines.

The Call for Action and Accountability

Despite some positive strides made by the UK government in addressing the historical abuse, including new measures and funding, survivors like Walker-Roberts are still calling for a full public inquiry into the abuse in Oldham. They believe that local inquiries simply aren’t enough to address the systemic failures that allowed these crimes to persist for so long. Councilor Abdul Wahid echoed these sentiments, pointing out that without a national investigation, real accountability would remain elusive.

Local leaders like Brian Hobin are similarly frustrated by the divisive nature of the conversation. While he acknowledges that Musk’s attention on the issue is helpful, he stresses the need for unity, not division. “It’s not the race, it’s not the religion, and it’s not the culture, but there’s a problem, so we need to get to the root of the problem,” Wahid said.

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Survivors Still Waiting for Justice

For survivors like Walker-Roberts, the journey is far from over. Although the attention on the issue has intensified, they are still waiting for justice. “We can’t keep going on year after year… decades on and still get nowhere,” she said. The fight for accountability remains ongoing, with many victims feeling that their voices are drowned out by political agendas and misinformation.

As Oldham—and communities across the UK—wrestle with the legacy of these horrific crimes, the central issue should always remain clear: the need for justice for victims of abuse. It’s time to stop focusing on race, religion, and politics, and start focusing on the survivors who continue to suffer in silence.

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