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LONDON – British Prime Minister David Cameron called for a debate and vote in Parliament on Wednesday on whether the U.K. should launch airstrikes against m...
Dec 2, 2015 · British lawmakers vote in favor of a government motion to extend airstrikes against Islamic State into Syrian territory, after urging from Prime Minister David Cameron.
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Dec 2, 2015 · British air strikes are unlikely to change the military balance, given the United States is already involved, but the vote handed Cameron the chance to show Britain's willingness to add...
- Introduction
- Key Questions to Answer
- ISIL Or Daesh
- Could Acting Increase The Risk to Our Security?
- Would British Airstrikes in Syria Really Make A difference?
- Why Not Just Increase Our Level of Airstrikes in Iraq?
- Will There Really Be The Ground Forces to Make The Operation A Success?
- Is There A Proper Strategy?
- Is There A Proper Plan For Post-Conflict Reconstruction?
- Conclusion
Mr Speaker, I beg to move the motion on the order paper in my name and that of my Rt Hon Friends. The question before the House today is how we keep the British people safe from the threat posed by ISIL. And Mr Speaker, let me be clear from the outset, this is not about whether we want to fight terrorism, it’s about how best we do that. I respect t...
Now Mr Speaker, since my statement last week, the House has had an opportunity to ask questions of our security experts. I have arranged a briefing for all Members as well as more detailed briefings for Privy Councillors. I have spoken further to our allies – including President Obama, Chancellor Merkel, President Hollande and the King of Jordan. T...
But before we get on to all these things, Mr Speaker, I want to say a word about the terminology we use to describe this evil death cult. Having carefully considered the strong representations made to me by the Hon Member for Gillingham and Rainham and having listened to many Members of Parliament from across the House, I feel it is time to join ou...
First, could acting increase the risk to our security? This is one of the most important questions we have to answer. Mr Speaker, Privy Councillors and Members from across the House have had a full briefing from the Chair of the independent Joint Intelligence Committee. Obviously I can’t share all the classified material but I can say this. Paris w...
Next, there are those who ask whether Britain conducting strikes in Syria will really make a difference. This is a question that came up. I believe we can make a difference. I told the House last week about our dynamic targeting about our Brimstone missiles, about the RAPTOR pod on our tornadoes, and the intelligence gathering work of our REAPER dr...
In many way, what I’ve just said I believe helps to answer the next question that some Members have asked about why we do not simply increase our level of air strikes in Iraq to free up other coalition capacity for strikes in Syria. We have these capabilities that other Members of the coalition want to benefit from. And it makes absolutely no sense...
Let me turn to the question of whether there will be the ground forces to make this operation a success. Those who say there aren’t as many ground troops as we would like and that they are not all in the right place, they are correct. We are not dealing with an ideal situation but let me make a series of, I think, important points. First, we should...
Let me turn to our overall strategy. Again I set this out in the House last week. But let me say a little more about each of the non-military elements - counter-terrorism, counter-extremism, the political and diplomatic process and the vital humanitarian work that my Rt Hon Friend just referred to. Our counter-terrorism strategy gives Britain a com...
Let me turn in more detail to the plan for post conflict reconstruction to support a new Syrian government when it emerges. I have said we would be prepared to commit at least £1 billion to Syria’s reconstruction. The initial priorities would be protection, security, stabilisation and confidence-building measures including meeting basic humanitaria...
Mr Speaker, let me conclude. This is not 2003. We must not use past mistakes as an excuse for indifference or inaction. And let’s be clear Mr Speaker, inaction does not amount to a strategy for our security or for the Syrian people. But inaction is a choice. I believe it’s the wrong choice. We face a clear threat. We have listened to our allies. We...
Nov 30, 2015 · LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister David Cameron called for a debate and vote in Parliament on Wednesday on whether Britain should launch airstrikes against militants in Syria, arguing that the nation must stand with its allies in confronting extremism.
Vote on Syria airstrikes. On Wednesday 2 December, the UK Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the UK taking part in airstrikes against ISIS in Syria. The vote followied a ten and a half hour debate.
