Parliament votes to bomb ISIS in Syria

Cameron wins vote by majority 174; “moral and practical”

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British RAF Tornados departing for Syria Wednesday evening

Earlier in the evening, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said raids could begin “very quickly” because jets are already stationed in the Middle East where they are carrying out attacks in Iraq. Continue reading “Parliament votes to bomb ISIS in Syria”

British PM makes case to Parliament for bombing campaign in Syria

Prime Minister David Cameron urged lawmakers on Wednesday to approve air strikes

Traffic passes the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain

Prime Minister David Cameron urged lawmakers on Wednesday to approve air strikes against Islamic State in Syria, saying Britain could make a “real difference” to the U.S.-led campaign to destroy the militants.

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