'Recall Parliament NOW': MPs say Cameron must go to the Commons to debate Syria as Britain and U.S. prepare missile strikes 'within days'

David Cameron was under pressure to recall Parliament last night to debate the Syrian crisis before Britain launches any missile strikes. Labour politicians, backed by Tory counterparts, said it was essential that MPs had their say on such a potentially momentous move.

Shadow foreign secretary Douglas Alexander said: ‘In light of ongoing international developments, it is right that the UK works with the international community to try to find an agreed way forward in Syria. If, in reality, the Prime Minister is now considering military options involving UK personnel then of course I would expect him to seek a recall of Parliament and to come to the House of Commons and make his case in advance of a decision being made.’

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