The Humbling Of David Cameron: On A Momentous Night, Tory Rebellion Forces Prime Minister To Rule Out Military Strike Against Syria... And Plunges Him Into A Deep Political Crisis -- Daily Mail
* PM David Cameron loses major Commons test over his policy on Syria
* Insisted action to deter chemical weapons is different to 2003 Iraq invasion
* US intelligence does not have 'smoking gun' linking attack to Assad regime
* Labour accused of giving 'succour' to Assad by opposing UK government
David Cameron tonight ruled out UK involvement in military action against Syria after his authority and international standing were dealt a severe blow by defeat on the issue in the Commons.
In what is thought to be an unprecedented parliamentary reverse over British military action, Tory rebels joined with Labour to inflict a humiliating defeat on the Prime Minister.
A motion backing the use of force ‘if necessary’ in response to last week's deadly chemical weapons attack was rejected by 272 votes to 285, majority 13.
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More News On The British Parliament Voting Against A Military Strike On Syria
UK's Cameron loses parliamentary vote on Syria action -- Reuters
Syria crisis: No to war, blow to Cameron -- The Telegraph
David Cameron loses Commons vote on Syria action -- BBC
Cameron forced to rule out British attack on Syria after MPs reject motion -- The Guardian
Syria crisis: Downing Street fury over Labour stance -- BBC
Britain Won't Join in a Syrian Attack -- ABC News
Syria war vote doesn't go David Cameron's way in British Parliament -- CBS/AP
British parliament rejects military action in Syria -- AFP
Britain Rules Out Military Strike on Syria -- New York Times
British Prime Minister David Cameron loses parliamentary vote on Syrian military strike -- Washington Post
British lawmakers vote against taking military action against Syria -- CNN
Britain will not join USA in strike on Syria -- USA Today
U.K. Lawmakers Reject Cameron Plan for Syria Military Action -- Bloomberg Businessweek
My Comment: This is an unexpected surprise.
2 comments:
It is time the U.S. drops the two party system and adopts parliamentary rule. The electoral system disallows the opinions of half the population leaving them with no voice.
Thank you agraves for your comment. I live in Canada and we have a parliamentary system. It may be messy at times, but there is accountability .... both good and bad.
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