Jeremy Corbyn and Zack Polanski have put pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to condemn Donald Trump after the US President revealed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro had been "captured" following airstrikes.
A gaggle of left-wing British politicians voiced fury after the US President rocked Caracas with strikes in the early hours of the morning.
However, Mr Trump hailed the operation as a major success, revealing the Venezuelan President and his wife had been removed from the South American country this morning.
Shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the strikes as an “act of armed aggression”, Mr Corbyn described the operation as an "unprovoked and illegal attack" against Venezuela.
"This is a brazen attempt to secure control over Venezuelan natural resources," the disgraced former Labour leader said.
"It is an act of war that puts the lives of millions of people at risk — and should be condemned by anyone who believes in sovereignty and international law."
Meanwhile, Mr Polanski put direct pressure on the Prime Minister to condemn Mr Trump.
The Green Party leader wrote on social media: "The PM and Foreign Secretary should be condemning this illegal strike and breach of international human rights law.
Green leader Zack Polanski called on the PM to condemn the strikes
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"After years of arming a genocide and worshipping the 'special relationship', Trump now believes he can act with impunity."
However, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage also appeared to voice concern about Mr Trump's decision.
Despite first becoming friends with the US President in 2016, Mr Farage warned Mr Trump's actions were "unorthodox and contrary to international law".
The Reform UK leader caveated his criticism by suggesting the strikes could still be a "good thing" if they "make China and Russia think twice".
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Mr Trump launched strikes against Caracas in a 30-minute blitz early on Saturday.
Low-flying aircraft swept across the city, with smoke reportedly rising from the hangar of a military base in Caracas.
People were also filmed rushing into the streets of the Venezuelan capital in footage shared on social media.
The US President later confirmed Mr Maduro and his wife were captured by elite special forces, sparking Caracas to declare a national emergency.
Donald Trump claims Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been 'captured'
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Mr Trump has launched strikes on Venezuela since September last year as part of an operation to attack drug-carrying boats.
The US, which has charged Mr Maduro with narco-terrorism, has accused Venezuela of failing to cooperate with anti-drug efforts over domestic criminal groups.
Sir Keir is yet to respond to Mr Trump's attack against Caracas.
However, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey joined left-wing politicians in calling on the Prime Minister to condemn the US President.
President Trump said President Maduro and his wife had been 'captured and flown out' of Venezuela | REUTERSHe said: "Keir Starmer should condemn Trump’s illegal action in Venezuela.
"Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe.
"Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity."
Meanwhile, Workers Party leader George Galloway added: "The kidnapping of Maduro and his wife by Trump is an illegal act of international piracy and gangsterism.
Airstrikes were launched in Venezuela in the early hours
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"He did it because he could. Because he had procured traitors.
"Let there be no further talk of law, of order, of rights. It’s a victory for Trump in Venezuela. It’s the end of Ukraine and Taiwan."
However, world leaders have instead insisted they will continue to monitor the situation in Venezuela.
The European Union's security chief Kaja Kallas said: "The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition.
"Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint."