Elon Musk, billionaire entrepreneur and owner of Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), has once again thrust himself into the heart of British politics. Speaking virtually at a far-right anti-immigration rally in London, Musk claimed that the United Kingdom needs nothing short of a “revolutionary change of government.”

Musk’s remarks came during a live Q&A with controversial activist Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), who organized the mass protest that drew more than 100,000 demonstrators to central London on Saturday. His comments immediately ignited backlash from UK officials and fueled debates over the influence of foreign billionaires on domestic politics.

“The people need to be in charge, not some bureaucracy that doesn’t care,” Musk told the crowd via livestream. He urged Britons to “marshal the people” and “reform the government” to ensure that Britain has a government of the people, by the people.

Musk went further, warning that “violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die.” The billionaire also referenced the killing of U.S. political activist Charlie Kirk earlier this week, accusing the political left of “celebrating murder.”

This is not the first time Musk has inserted himself into UK politics and debates around immigration. Last summer, during a wave of violent anti-immigration riots, he declared on X that a “civil war is inevitable” in Britain. Earlier this year, he called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to be jailed, citing a years-old scandal over historic child sex abuse cases.

Musk has also had an uneasy relationship with figures on Britain’s populist right. He briefly aligned with Nigel Farage and Reform UK but broke ties when Farage distanced himself from Robinson, a convicted ex-leader of the English Defense League.

The UK government swiftly condemned Musk’s intervention. Business Secretary Peter Kyle described the speech as “totally inappropriate” and “slightly incomprehensible.”

However, Kyle acknowledged that the size of the demonstration—estimated between 110,000 and 150,000 people—signals deep public concerns over immigration policy, national identity, and government accountability.

“These are klaxon calls to us in public life to redouble our efforts to address the big concerns that people right across our country have,” Kyle told the BBC. He added that the rally also demonstrated that free speech in Britain remains alive and well.

Prime Minister Starmer responded more sharply, condemning violence and defending Britain’s values. “Britain is a nation proudly built on tolerance, diversity and respect,” Starmer wrote on X. “We will never surrender our flag to those who use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division.”

The rally, branded “Unite the Kingdom” by Robinson, ended in violent clashes with London’s Metropolitan Police. Authorities reported 24 arrests and 26 injured officers, including four seriously hurt. Injuries ranged from broken teeth to concussions and a prolapsed disc.

The Metropolitan Police issued a statement condemning the violence: “We will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of their background or the color of their skin.”

Counter-protesters from Stand Up To Racism also staged demonstrations, accusing Robinson’s movement of stoking hate, Islamophobia, and division.

Musk’s intervention highlights a growing concern: how tech billionaires and global influencers shape political narratives far outside their own borders. His comments come just days before the U.S. President’s scheduled state visit to the UK, placing additional diplomatic pressure on London.

Critics argue that Musk is amplifying far-right talking points and emboldening extremist groups at a time when Britain is still reeling from social unrest tied to immigration and asylum policy. Supporters, however, see Musk as a champion of free speech and anti-establishment reform.

Musk’s remarks are more than a celebrity headline—they underscore the volatile intersection of technology, politics, and populism. As one of the most followed individuals on social media, his words reach millions instantly, shaping debates and fueling polarization.

With Britain four years away from its next scheduled general election, the question is whether his rhetoric will have lasting influence on the UK’s political climate—or simply fade as another controversy in Musk’s ever-expanding list of global interventions.