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    Moment MPs backed Syria strikes Jump to media player MPs have backed the government's motion to carry out air strikes in Syria.
    • 02 Dec 15
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    Syria strikes debate: Key moments Jump to media player MPs have voted in favour of military action against Islamic State militants in Syria, after a day of passionate debate in the House of Commons.
    • 02 Dec 15
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    Cameron urges action ahead of Syria vote Jump to media player MPs will vote later on whether the UK should join in air strikes against the so-called Islamic State group in Syria.
    • 02 Dec 15
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    Air strikes alone 'cannot defeat IS' Jump to media player Air strikes alone cannot stop so-called Islamic State, according to Syrian National Coalition's Monzer Akbik.
    • 02 Dec 15
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    The case for and against air strikes Jump to media player The debate over extending UK air strikes against IS from Iraq to Syria is fiercely divisive.
    • 01 Dec 15
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    Anti-war protests at Westminster Jump to media player Anti-war protesters have gathered outside the Houses of Parliament, as MPs prepare to vote on whether to sanction air strikes against so-called Islamic State in Syria.
    • 02 Dec 15
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Syria vote: Moment MPs backed air strikes

MPs have backed the government's motion to carry out air strikes in Syria.

They voted by 397 to 223 to authorise UK air strikes against so-called Islamic State in Syria.

  • 02 Dec 2015
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