British parliament approves Islamic State air strikes in Iraq
- 10 years ago
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The UK parliament has voted to join the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State in Iraq, with 532 votes for the motion and 43 against.
Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers are on standby to take part in initial strikes, after Prime Minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following an official request from the Iraqi government.
The vote followed a day-long debate at Westminster.
The Prime Minister David Cameron had told lawmakers that, left unchecked, the Islamic State would bring its caliphate to the shores of the Mediterranean, and bordering a NATO member, with a declared and proven intention to attack the United Kingdom and its people.
Until this week, France was the only Western country to answer President Barack Obama's call to join the U.S.-led campaign. But Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands have all joined since Monday (September 22) and Denmark announced on Friday
The UK parliament has voted to join the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State in Iraq, with 532 votes for the motion and 43 against.
Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers are on standby to take part in initial strikes, after Prime Minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following an official request from the Iraqi government.
The vote followed a day-long debate at Westminster.
The Prime Minister David Cameron had told lawmakers that, left unchecked, the Islamic State would bring its caliphate to the shores of the Mediterranean, and bordering a NATO member, with a declared and proven intention to attack the United Kingdom and its people.
Until this week, France was the only Western country to answer President Barack Obama's call to join the U.S.-led campaign. But Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands have all joined since Monday (September 22) and Denmark announced on Friday