Sentences with phrase «favour of airstrikes»

In the short term, the decision to allow a free vote makes it easier for David Cameron to achieve a parliamentary majority in favour of airstrikes, even if some Conservative MPs rebel.

Reports suggest a majority of shadow cabinet members are likely to vote in favour of airstrikes.

Woodcock, who plans to vote in favour of airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria, was unimpressed by comments Lewis had made to the BBC and challenged him in Portcullis House, where MPs have their offices.

Not exact matches

A majority of its members favour backing airstrikes in spite of the four conditions laid down by Labour's conference only two months ago not being met.

In Monday's shadow cabinet meeting, MPs agreed that Corbyn would open Labour's argument in Wednesday's Commons debate by opposing airstrikes while shadow foreign secretary Hilary Benn will close the debate with an argument in favour of the government's motion.

After a 10 - and - a-half hour debate, they voted 397 to 223 in favour of Britain joining the US - led coalition carrying out airstrikes in the country.

Mr Benn is also disliked by some Labour supporters for voting in favour of extending airstrikes against Islamic State to Syria last year.

Eleven of the 28 members of the shadow cabinet, including Benn and Eagle, voted in favour of extending airstrikes against Islamic State to Syria, a move Corbyn strongly opposed.