David Cameron loses Syria vote in Commons

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British MPs have voted against possible military action against Syria to deter the use of chemical weapons.

David Cameron said it was clear the British Parliament does not want action and "I will act accordingly".

The government motion was defeated 285 to 272, a majority of 13 votes.

It effectively rules out British involvement in any US-led strikes against the Assad regime.

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But - in an unexpected turn of events - MPs also rejected the government's motion in support of military action in Syria if it was supported by evidence from United Nations weapons inspectors, who are investigating claims President Bashar al-Assad's regime had used chemical weapons against civilians.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-23892783


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David Cameron said it was clear the British Parliament does not want action and added "I will act accordingly".
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-23893203

[malaise]

1. At least they learned from Iraq

Now arrest Tony Blair Brits.

[Warren Stupidity]

2. oops. nt.

[Catherina]

3. The smackdown was a thing of beauty

in an unexpected turn of events - MPs also rejected the government's motion in support of military action in Syria if it was supported by evidence from United Nations weapons inspectors, who are investigating claims President Bashar al-Assad's regime had used chemical weapons against civilians.

[Benton D Struckcheon]

4. Quoted without comment

@delrayser: The obvious solution is US airstrikes on Parliament.

[Faryn Balyncd]

5. This is BIG....