From Funding to Recruitment: Jody McIntyre Reveals the Extent of Israeli Lobby Influence Within the Labour Party

As Britain’s political scene braces for upcoming local elections, investigative journalist Jody McIntyre places the Labour Party at the center of mounting controversy. In his latest report, he goes beyond documenting the party’s declining popularity, delving into its internal workings in London to expose what he describes as a systematic “infiltration” by lobbying groups with questionable external ties into key decision-making structures—placing Keir Starmer’s leadership in an increasingly difficult position before voters.

Links Between Military Training and Political Activity

McIntyre presents what he describes as troubling evidence concerning Izzy Lenga, a member of Labour’s London Executive Committee. The report documents now-deleted images showing Lenga in military attire, holding an assault rifle and draped in an Israeli flag. According to McIntyre, these images suggest her participation in the Israeli military’s “Marva” training program.

The report also links Lenga to Labour councillor Ella Rose, whom McIntyre describes as a close political ally. He points to what he characterizes as a history of concealment, noting that Rose allegedly attempted to obscure her prior work at the Israeli embassy after becoming director of the Jewish Labour Movement (JLM). He further references her admission to an undercover reporter regarding her relationship with embassy official Shai Masot.

The investigation goes further, citing Rose’s statements about undergoing Krav Maga training—associated with the Israeli military—and highlighting overlaps in campaign activities involving individuals linked to criminal cases, including Liron Velleman, whose campaign received support from Shabana Mahmood.

Labour Together Network and Intelligence Links

McIntyre then turns to the party’s executive structure, pointing to the prominent presence of former members of the Jewish Labour Movement, such as Mike Katz and Peter Mason. He argues that the movement places support for Israel at the core of its strategic priorities.

He also highlights a notable moment at the group’s 2024 conference, where former Unit 8200 operative Assaf Kaplan appeared on a panel alongside Labour MP Josh Simons. The report alleges that Simons was involved in hiring private investigators to monitor journalists examining the activities of Morgan McSweeney and the Labour Together group. According to McIntyre, these developments reflect a coordinated internal effort led by allies such as Matt Pound and Issy Waite to steer the party in a particular direction.

Money and Politics: Who Funds Labour’s Decisions?

NEW: With local elections less than three weeks away, Labour fear a wipeout in the capital.

But I’ve uncovered evidence which suggests that a member of their London executive committee participated in Israeli military training.

Here’s the TRUTH about Labour’s London campaign:🧵 pic.twitter.com/sDyFMxPcm7

— Jody McIntyre (@jodymcintyre_) April 20, 2026

On the issue of funding, McIntyre outlines connections between party leadership and external financial interests. He notes that Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has received donations from donors linked to Labour Together, including David Sainsbury, Clive Hollick, and Trevor Chinn.

He adds that the financial ties extend beyond direct donations to less transparent arrangements, citing £150,000 received by Reeves from a lobbying group associated with Victor Blank, known for supporting organizations that coordinate closely with the Israeli embassy.

The report asserts that Reeves is positioned within a complex network of interests linking major donors to Israeli military-related entities—something McIntyre argues contributes to undermining the prospects of independent or non-aligned candidates within the party.

A “Crushing Defeat” on the Horizon

McIntyre concludes his report on a cautionary note, drawing on interviews with members of West London councils. Sources he spoke to suggested that the party is heading toward a “crushing defeat” in the capital. One anonymous source described the situation bluntly, claiming that “the most corrupt elements of the Labour Party are now in control,” and warning that the leadership is willing to sacrifice broadly to maintain the dominance of the “McSweeney–Starmer faction,” leaving the party in a state of political vacuum in London.

Read More: 

• The Palestine Coalition in the UK Calls for Urgent Protest Outside the Israeli Embassy Against Prisoner Execution Law
• “Red Ribbons” Campaign Calls for Piccadilly Vigil for Palestinian Children Held in Israeli Prisons
• Chevening alumni demand UK action after Israeli airstrike kills fellow Palestinian doctor