By Kate Nicholson

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Ed Miliband attacked Elon Musk last night over the tech tycoon’s latest intervention on UK politics.

The richest man in the world caused alarm when he claimed “violence is coming” to the UK during an appearance via video link at Tommy Robinson’s far-right rally at the weekend.

Musk, formerly one of Donald Trump’s closest advisors, urged more than 100,000 people at the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march to “fight back or die”.

He also revived his long-running feud with Keir Starmer, saying: “I really think that there’s got to be a change of government in Britain. You can’t – we don’t have another four years, or whenever the next election is, it’s too long.

“Something’s got to be done. There’s got to be a dissolution of parliament and a new vote held.”

“Violence is going to come to you,” he continued. “You will have no choice. You are in a fundamental situation here where, whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die. That’s the truth.”

The Metropolitan Police said 26 of their officers were injured, including four seriously, after allegedly being attacked by some of those taking part during Saturday’s rally.

The energy secretary Miliband was quick to hit out at Musk’s latest remarks when speaking to LBC last night.

He said: ”‘Who the hell is this guy?’ is my reaction. Just because you’re a billionaire, it doesn’t give you a right to come and tell us how to run our country.

“As far as I can see, the guy is a publicity-seeking narcissist, who is inciting violence on our streets.

“And honestly, he should go back to running his car company and, as the Americans would say, ‘butt out of our politics.’”

Starmer also criticised Musk for his intervention, saying: “People have a right to peaceful protest. It is core to our country’s values. But 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 colour of their skin.

“Britain is a nation proudly built on tolerance, diversity and respect. Our flag represents our diverse country and we will never surrender it to those that use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division.”

Business secretary Peter Kyle added on Sunday that Musk’s remarks were “slightly incomprehensible” and “totally inappropriate”.