British MP Robert Luy criticized the support of right-wing parties in the country for the war against Iran, emphasizing that the rising prices of fuel, heating, food, and housing have affected the lives of British families, and that people are paying the price for a war that has not produced any tangible results. Luy, a prominent figure in the "Restoring Britain" party, strongly condemned the support of right-wing parties for the war against Iran, describing the war as a catastrophic mistake, stating that the economic repercussions of another war in West Asia have reached the homes and lives of ordinary British families.
In his critique of the U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran, Luy wrote: "Iran has cost Republicans much more than anyone expected. It has been a catastrophic mistake. If the Reform Party or the Conservative Party were in power, we would have gone straight into war behind them. But the 'Restoring Britain' party has been against it from day one." Referring to the economic implications of the war, he added: "Gas prices, heating costs, weekly grocery purchases, and mortgage payments; life has become significantly more expensive because of their war."
The British MP stressed that every unnecessary escalation of the conflict has increased the cost of living for people who are already suffering from economic pressures in many ways, questioning: "What is the purpose of this war? What would it have achieved? What has it achieved? It has accomplished nothing of value at all." Luy continued by stating that his party's opposition is based on the principle that the primary duty of the British government is to protect the country and its people, which includes protecting British families from the economic repercussions of wars that do not serve British national interests.
He explained the impact of rising oil prices on people's lives, clarifying that as oil prices increase, families are paying more for car fuel, transport companies are facing rising diesel prices, farmers are incurring extra costs to operate their machinery, and transportation and production costs for businesses are increasing. He added that these costs do not stop at gas stations, but are passed on to other sectors of the economy, ultimately leading to higher prices for everything. Luy pointed out that economic pressures always fall on ordinary people, stating: "It’s not the politicians who pay the bills with grand rhetoric about international leadership; it's British parents trying to stretch their finances for a few extra days, retirees who fear turning on the heat, and young couples unsure if they can afford to buy a house." He also criticized the plight of small business owners, saying they calculate daily whether rising costs will eventually force them to close their businesses.
He criticized British politician Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform Party, for his statements regarding the war, noting that Farage called it a "just war" and advocated for lifting restrictions and taking more stringent actions. In response, Luy said: "It's very easy to say that from a GB News studio." He emphasized that a potential government led by the "Restoring Britain" party would prioritize the interests of its citizens over pleasing foreign leaders, adding: "Britain does not need another foreign war. We have tried this path and failed many times." Luy also denounced the attacks he said were launched against him by Reform politicians because of his opposition to the war, describing them as extremely unjust.
The British MP confirmed that his party's priorities include reducing energy costs, providing affordable food, securing borders, controlling inflation, and improving the economic situation for the working class. He concluded by stating: "Our loyalty is to the British people, our responsibility is to British families, and our aim is to make life bearable for our people again. Our answer to another unnecessary war, and it will remain, is a refusal; no more unnecessary foreign wars."