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xchrom

(108,903 posts)
Tue Aug 27, 2013, 07:39 AM Aug 2013

Syria crisis: UK draws up contingency military plans

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23845765


The Syrian government has denied using chemical weapons and blames rebel fighters


The UK is drawing up contingency plans for military action in response to the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, Downing Street has said.

No 10 stressed any action would be "proportionate", lawful and follow agreement with international allies.

David Cameron will also announce later whether Parliament is to be recalled, amid growing pressure from MPs.

A chemical attack is reported to have taken place on Wednesday near Damascus, killing more than 300 people.
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Syria crisis: UK draws up contingency military plans (Original Post) xchrom Aug 2013 OP
Cameron can continge all he fucking likes. dipsydoodle Aug 2013 #1
fpm your lips to god's ears. nt xchrom Aug 2013 #2

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
1. Cameron can continge all he fucking likes.
Tue Aug 27, 2013, 07:44 AM
Aug 2013

He's no doing anything without Parliamentary approval and that would need Parliament to be recalled.

Once bitten twice shy : Parliament got scammed by Blair.

Parliament would ask for confirmation of UN approval which is currently lacking.

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