David Cameron declares himself a “Zionist” and slams supporters of academic boycott of Israel

David Cameron, leader of the UK Conservative party, has labelled himself a “Zionist” and criticized those who support and seek to implement the proposed academic boycott of Israel.

Speaking at the annual event for the Conservative Friends of Israel association, Cameron argued that the boycott was unnecessary and incorrect; suggesting that criticism of Israel is often based upon an asserted underlying anti-Semitism.

“If by Zionist you mean that the Jews have the right to a homeland in Israel and the right to a country then I am a Zionist.”

The Tory leader also justified the continued construction of the illegal Israeli wall, although he did express limited concern that the structure might scuttle the reality of any future two-state solution.

Cameron, a relative newcomer to British politics, served as special advisor to Norman Lamont during the latter’s tenure as the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, a tenure coinciding with the so-called “Black Wednesday” in which the UK witnessed trading losses of over £800 million, costing the Treasury approximately £3.4 billion and causing a devaluation in the British Pound for many years to come.

Cameron has admitted to using Cannabis and Cocaine prior to his election to the British House of Commons in 2001.