David Cameron calls for support of British air strikes’ targeting Islamic State in Syria

British prime minister David Cameron has urged MPs to protect the British public by backing air strikes against Islamic State (IS) strongholds in Syria.

David Cameron calls for support of British air strikes’ targeting Islamic State in Syria

In an impassioned Commons statement, Cameron said the terrorist group was plotting atrocities against the UK and it was morally unacceptable to leave the US, France, and other allies to carry the burden of the fight.

He said there was strong legal justification for extending the current military action in Iraq, on grounds of self-defence and the recent UN Security Council resolution.

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