Why has Musk set the mob on innocent random British police officers?

Why has Musk set the mob on innocent random British police officers?

From The News Agents by Global

June 4, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of Musk's disinformation campaign on British police officers and the broader implications for British politics and public safety.

Two police officers - both nominated for bravery awards - have been doxxed on the internet through a Musk disinformation campaign, where he called one a "scumbag" who should be in prison. One former officer is now in hiding, fearing for her safety after death threats. Neither was anywhere near Henry Nowak on the night he died. Musk famously supports Rupert Lowe over Nigel Farage. Is the Right of British politics now tearing itself apart over who gets to sound more extreme? Is any of this helping British citizens solve a knife crime epidemic? We ask Lord Blunkett, former Home Secretary, whether there is any evidence that DEI has got in the way of good policing. And, as we mourn the tragically early death of one of Britain’s best spooks, we celebrate the life of Alex Younger with his friend - another former MI6 chief - Richard Moore. The News Agents is a Global Production. The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

People in this episode

Guest: Lord Blunkett

Topics covered

  • disinformation
  • policing
  • politics
  • knife crime
  • bravery awards
  • safety

Keywords

  • Musk
  • British police
  • disinformation
  • knife crime
  • Lord Blunkett
  • bravery awards
  • safety threats

Sponsors

HSBC UK

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MI6, Global, Rupert Lowe, Nigel Farage

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