Cameron Gives Ground on Syria Promising Second Vote
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David Cameron backed down from asking lawmakers for immediate support today for possible U.K. military strikes on Syria after the Labour opposition demanded a delay until United Nations inspectors report on the alleged use of chemical weapons.
The premier had intended to call in a House of Commons debate starting at 2:30 p.m. in London for backing for a military response to what he says is clear evidence of a chemical-weapons attack near Damascus last week by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. He pledged instead last night to hold a further vote in Parliament before any action is taken.