Overview
- Speaking on the BBC's Big Boss Interview podcast on December 22, Mark Constantine said people who oppose his Gaza views should not shop at Lush because he will direct profits to causes he supports.
- He argued that being compassionate is not a political position and said firms that stick to their principles can perform better.
- He described the anti-woke backlash as driven by people who would prefer to be bigoted and questioned whether opponents cannot change or will not change.
- He reminded listeners that Lush shut all UK stores and its website for a day in September, posting window messages reading "Stop starving Gaza, we are closed in solidarity."
- He criticized UK inheritance tax changes due on April 6, 2026 that remove the full exemption for family businesses, warning the policy could push owners to sell to meet tax bills.