Elon Musk has intensified his criticism of the UK government after not receiving an invitation to an upcoming business investment summit.

In reaction to the news, the Tesla CEO stated, “I don’t think anyone should go to the UK when they’re releasing convicted paedophiles in order to imprison people for social media posts.”

The owner of X was overlooked for the International Investment Summit organized by the new administration, amidst a disagreement with Sir Keir Starmer regarding social media’s involvement in summer riots.

Violence erupted across the UK following the deaths of three children in a Southport attack. At that time, Starmer addressed social media companies, asserting, “Violent disorder was clearly whipped up online. That is also a crime. It is happening on your premises, and the law must be upheld everywhere.”

Musk further provoked criticism by attributing the unrest to Britain’s multiculturalism. He remarked, “If incompatible cultures are brought together without assimilation, conflict is inevitable,” and questioned in a post: “Is this Britain or the Soviet Union?”

These remarks were met with condemnation from government officials, who described them as “totally unjustifiable” and “pretty deplorable.”

In August, various individuals were sentenced for inciting unrest through social media platforms.

This month, approximately 1,750 prisoners were released early in England and Wales in an attempt to address overcrowding issues, excluding terrorists and sex offenders from the initiative.

Musk’s exclusion from the Labour Party’s summit, first reported by the BBC, marks a significant shift from the previous government’s approach, which had actively sought his involvement.

He was a notable participant at last November’s inaugural AI safety summit at Bletchley Park, where he engaged in a live-streamed discussion with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Jeremy Hunt, the shadow chancellor, remarked that Musk’s absence would be a “big loss” for the UK and noted that Musk had previously expressed interest in establishing an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Britain.

Kemi Badenoch, a candidate for Tory leadership, expressed her admiration for Musk, commending his advocacy for free speech.

She stated, “I look at Twitter before he took over and after: there is a lot more free speech. Yes, there are many more things I see on, well, X, that I don’t like. But I know that views are not suppressed the way they were before.”

A representative from the Department for Business and Trade chose not to comment on the situation.

The International Investment Summit is scheduled for October 14, just two weeks before the budget, aiming to attract investment and interest to the UK business sector. It will be co-hosted by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, gathering 300 business leaders.

The summit is part of an initiative to demonstrate that the UK is “open for business,” as the government seeks to rebuild relationships with global trading partners while fostering a pro-business environment that encourages innovation and high-quality job creation within the country.

Although Labour’s leadership has worked to mend ties with the business community, they have faced scrutiny due to proposed policies that may enhance employee rights, causing anxiety among employers regarding the new administration’s direction.