In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult to ignore the uncomfortable reality that Israel’s influence reaches far beyond its own borders, extending deep into the heart of British politics. This is not simply about diplomatic alliances or shared interests—it is about the extent to which successive UK governments, the current Labour-led administration, the Official Opposition, and even so-called outsider parties like Reform UK appear to bend over backwards to appease Israeli interests, often at the expense of moral consistency and Britain’s supposed commitment to international law.
Labour: A Party Captured
Under Keir Starmer, the Labour Party has undergone a transformation that can only be described as a wholesale surrender to pro-Israel lobbying groups. Starmer’s emphatic declaration that he is a “Zionist without qualification” was no off-the-cuff remark—it signalled the beginning of Labour’s purge of dissenting voices critical of Israeli state policy.
Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, regardless of its flaws, at least provided space for open discussion on Palestine and the humanitarian consequences of Israel’s decades-long occupation. That window has now been slammed shut. The systematic sidelining, smearing, and expulsion of pro-Palestinian activists under the guise of “fighting antisemitism” has created an atmosphere where criticism of Israel is virtually unspeakable within Labour’s senior ranks.
Labour Friends of Israel (LFI), once influential, now effectively dictates the party’s position on Israel. This is not merely about friendly relations—it is about political capture. Starmer and his shadow cabinet fall over themselves to issue statements of unwavering support for Israel, even as human rights organisations, including Amnesty International, label Israel’s treatment of Palestinians as apartheid.
The Tories: Bought and Paid For?
The Conservative Party’s ties to Israel are, if anything, even more blatant. The Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI) is arguably one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the country. It boasts that a majority of Conservative MPs are members—a staggering level of penetration by any standard.
Former prime ministers routinely attended CFI galas, where political allegiance is rewarded with financial backing, and foreign policy positions increasingly mirror those of Israel’s right-wing governments. Whether it’s the refusal to sanction illegal settlements, the blocking of international accountability, or the parroting of Israeli security narratives, the Tory playbook seems remarkably aligned with Israel’s interests.
The idea that Britain is a sovereign actor pursuing an independent foreign policy looks laughable when the Conservatives so predictably echo Tel Aviv’s line.
Reform UK: The New Hardline
Even Reform UK, the supposed insurgent party of British politics, is not immune. Its leadership has positioned itself as an uncritical defender of Israel, especially when it comes to “security” and “fighting terrorism.” The same party that rails against foreign influence when it comes to the European Union appears remarkably silent on the influence of Israeli-aligned interests in the UK.
Their rhetoric increasingly aligns with the right-wing populist pro-Israel consensus seen in the United States, where any questioning of Israel’s military actions is derided as disloyal or extremist.
Media Complicity and Manufactured Silence
Thank you to our comrades at the Scottish Mail on Sunday for clarifying that Britain is, in fact, run from Tel Aviv.
— David Miller (@Tracking_Power) June 29, 2025
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One cannot discuss this issue without addressing the near-total complicity of the mainstream British media. Criticism of Israel is either marginalised, heavily sanitised, or dismissed altogether. Journalists and public figures who dare to speak out—particularly those of Palestinian or Muslim backgrounds—are swiftly vilified, often accused of antisemitism regardless of the content or intent of their words.
The British public is being systematically deprived of a balanced discussion. The dominant narrative has been so carefully controlled that voicing solidarity with Palestine is treated as political heresy.
The Price of Obedience
The consequences of this manufactured consensus are devastating. Britain’s political establishment has become complicit in enabling the ongoing oppression of Palestinians. Our government’s unconditional support emboldens Israel to act with impunity—whether that’s the continued expansion of illegal settlements, the brutal bombardment of Gaza, or the enforcement of policies that leading human rights bodies now openly describe as apartheid.
All the while, UK arms sales to Israel continue, and our leaders offer little more than mealy-mouthed calls for “restraint” as Palestinian suffering escalates.
Conclusion: Time to Name It
It’s time to stop pretending that this is just business as usual. Israel’s influence over British politics is not just significant—it is decisive. Through well-funded lobbying groups, political donations, media influence, and the relentless policing of public discourse, Israel has secured a position of extraordinary privilege within Westminster.
The question is no longer whether this influence exists—it plainly does. The question is whether the British public will demand that their leaders prioritise justice and sovereignty over the interests of a foreign power.
Until that happens, we are not witnessing an independent British foreign policy. We are witnessing a policy outsourced to Israel.
