Bluesky signups surge in UK amid Musk's feud with government over riots

Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) armoured vehicles are seen during an anti-racism and anti-immigration protest in Belfast, Northern Ireland, August 9, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

(Reuters) -Social media platform Bluesky said it has seen a surge in signups in the United Kingdom in the recent days, a sign that Elon Musk's controversial comments on the nationwide riots were prompting people to look for alternatives to X.

Bluesky has seen a 60% jump in general activity from accounts in the UK, with several Members of Parliament also joining the platform recently, the company said in an emailed statement on Monday.