British politicians from all sides have blasted Donald Trump’s daring military strike in Venezuela and the stunning capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Jeremy Corbyn branded it an “unprovoked and illegal attack,” while Sir Keir Starmer has left critics baffled with his silence.
Corbyn Condemns “Act of War”
Jeremy Corbyn didn’t hold back, calling the raid a “brazen attempt to seize control over Venezuelan natural resources.” He slammed it as an “act of war” that endangers millions and demands worldwide condemnation.
Green Party’s Zack Polanski slammed the silence from Labour, tweeting: “The PM and Foreign Secretary should be condemning this illegal strike and breach of international human rights law. After years of arming a genocide and worshipping the ‘special relationship’, Trump now believes he can act with impunity.”
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey weighed in, urging Starmer to condemn Trump’s illegal attack. “Maduro is a brutal dictator, but unlawful assaults make us all less safe. Trump is giving the green light to Putin and Xi to bully other nations,” he warned.
From Galloway to Farage: Cross-Party Outrage
George Galloway, leader of the Workers Party, slammed the strike as “illegal piracy and gangsterism,” warning it could mark “the end of Ukraine and Taiwan.”
Surprisingly, Nigel Farage, a Trump fan, described the raid as “unorthodox and against international law,” though he admitted it “could be a good thing if it makes China and Russia think twice.”
Starmer’s Silence Sparks Fury
Despite growing pressure, Sir Keir Starmer remains tight-lipped as Venezuela descends into chaos.
Trump claims his forces launched a lightning 30-minute airstrike that captured Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. The gutsy raid is the latest US move to crush Venezuelan drug cartels and punish Maduro for alleged narco-terrorism.
Caracas shook with explosions and thick smoke as panicked civilians flooded the streets. The Venezuelan government declared a national emergency.
Global Fallout: Putin and the EU Speak Out
Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the strike as “armed aggression.” Meanwhile, EU Security Chief Kaja Kallas called for calm and respect for international law, stressing the EU’s commitment to closely monitor the crisis.
Sir Keir’s silence risks alienating voters demanding Britain uphold global law and order — especially as Downing Street eyes stronger trade ties with Washington.
The message from Whitehall? Wait and see. But with outrage swelling across parties, how long can the Prime Minister keep quiet?
