Conservative leadership candidate Mel Stride has condemned Elon Musk’s involvement in British politics as “absurd and deeply unhelpful.” Despite this, Stride will continue to use the platform, citing concerns about the permissive approach to content on the site. He emphasized the need to address social media’s role in spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation, acknowledging the real-world consequences seen in recent events. Stride dismissed the idea of quitting the platform, emphasizing the need for a measured approach to addressing these issues.
In other news, violence against women and girls on British railways has increased by over 50% in two years, highlighting the ongoing issue of violence against women. Additionally, an Energy Crisis Commission has been established to review the impact of the gas crisis and prepare for future crises.
Former Conservative deputy prime minister Thérèse Coffey, who lost her seat in the last general election, applied for a job in Labour’s Treasury department but was unsuccessful. The Liberal Democrats have called for a special appeals process for A-level students affected by crumbling concrete in schools, while the RSPB received criticism from the Charity Commission for accusing government ministers of being “liars” on social media.
Finally, Stride highlighted the need for the Conservative party to address the average age of its voters, calling it “untenable.” He emphasized the importance of deep, sustained work to address this issue.
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