Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hit back at Elon Musk over claims that a 'civil war' may break out in the UK.

On a video of rioters setting off fireworks at police, Musk commented that civil war was 'inevitable'.

UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says Starmer and his team have been working to get a grip on the riots - and social media responses.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hit back at Elon Musk over claims that a 'civil war' may break out in the UK.
On a video of rioters setting off fireworks at police, Musk commented that civil war was 'inevitable'.
UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says Starmer and his team have been working to get a grip on the riots - and social media responses.
LISTEN ABOVE

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