David Cameron urges wavering Labour MPs to back military intervention in Syria

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A Labour Revolt? Corbyn's Syria Conundrum in 60 Seconds
A Labour Revolt? Corbyn's Syria Conundrum in 60 Seconds

David Cameron has urged wavering Labour MPs to back military intervention in Syria, telling them to "vote on the basis of the arguments".

The Prime Minister said there was a "compelling" case for airstrikes and insisted MPs would allow the country to do the "right thing" if they supported them.

Jeremy Corbyn is struggling to contain a shadow cabinet revolt after the Labour leader said he could not support RAF action against Islamic State in Syria.

Speaking in Malta, where he is attending a Commonwealth summit, Mr Cameron said: "I believe there is a compelling case to take the effective action to keep our country safe."

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