Summary

  • MPs vote by 397 to 223 to authorise UK air strikes against so-called Islamic State in Syria

  • RAF Tornado jets carry out their first air strikes against IS in Syria, the Ministry of Defence confirms

  • Four RAF Tornado jets take off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus

  • During a 10-hour debate, David Cameron urged Tory MPs to 'take a stand' against IS

  • Jeremy Corbyn said the PM's case "does not add up" and could make the situation worse

  • Despite Tory rebels, PM was helped by votes of some Labour MPs, the Lib Dems and DUP

  • A separate cross-party amendment opposing airstrikes was defeated by 390 votes to 211

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  1. Political consequences v tactical effect

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  2. Where do the UK parties stand on Syria bombing?

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    David Cameron and his government have set out their case for why the UK should extend its bombing campaign against IS across the border from Iraq and into Syria. And now it's up to MPs to decide whether or not to authorise the military action. As they prepare for tonight's vote, here's a guide to where the parties stand on the issue.

  3. 'About 90 Labour MPs' to back air strikes

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  4. Warning over Twitter 'abuse' of pro-air strike Labour MPs

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  5. What you need to know about the Syria air strikes

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    Today's debate on Syria air strikes will begin at 11:30 GMT, with the vote expected at about 22:00 GMT.

    The government motion to be voted on specifically authorises air strikes "exclusively" against IS in Syria - but it rules out British troops on the ground.

    Ahead of the vote, here are some of the key questions answered.

  6. How are MPs expected to vote?

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  7. Listen: A ten minute guide to the situation in Syria

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    Professor Rosemary Hollis explains all there is to know about conflicts in Syria.

  8. PM's air strikes case 'doesn't stand up to examination' - Salmond

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    The SNP opposes military action in Syria. The party's foreign affairs spokesman, Alex Salmond, has told the BBC he's "not convinced" by the government's case for air strikes.

    Noting the cross-party amendment against military action, he says it's backed by Foreign Affairs Committee member and Tory MP John Baron, and MPs from six political parties in the House of Commons. "And there isn't a single terrorist sympathiser" among them, he adds - in a rebuke to David Cameron over remarks he made last night.

    He says the PM has had to resort to "desperate language" because "he knows his support is starting to slip away", and accuses the PM of trying to rush the vote this week.

    His case does not stand up to serious examination."

  9. Watch: What happens after air strikes in Syria?

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    What happens after air strikes in Syria?

    Much of the discussion on action in Syria has focused on the strategy for stabilising and rebuilding the region after any military offensive.

    The UK, US, Russia and others have agreed on a number of points, including improving access to humanitarian aid and helping to launch a new political process.

    But so far there has been no agreement on the future of the country’s president, Bashar al-Assad.

  10. Watch: Who will fight IS on the ground?

    Victoria Derbyshire

    Who will lead the ground offensive against so-called Islamic State?

  11. Watch: 5 Live debate on Syria bombing

    5Live debate

    In a specially extended programme Nicky Campbell is taking calls on 5 Live, ahead of the House of Commons debate on taking air strikes against IS in Syria.Call 0500 909 693 (free from most landlines but some networks and mobile operators will charge).

    Watch it here

  12. Iranian TV's take on UK debate over Syria bombing

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    Iran's official English-language Press TV channel highlights a poll as showing Britain "divided" over bombing Syria, with 54% in England backing the move and 72% in Scotland opposing it, BBC Monitoring reports.

    Its morning bulletins also note Tuesday's anti-bombing demonstration by the Stop the War Coalition, and refer to the US-led bombing campaign as "lacking authorisation" from either the UN or the Syrian government.

    Iran's rolling news channel IRINN reports the demonstration, while Arab satellite TV channels and the press in the Middle East in general devote little attention to the story.

  13. How to make sense of Syria vote jargon

    A guide from BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith

    The BBC's Norman Smith has compiled a glossary of key terms as MPs prepare to vote

    How to make sense of Syria vote jargon

    MPs are divided ahead of a vote on whether to extend air strikes against Islamic State from Iraq to Syria.

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  14. Cross-party bid to oppose bombing in Syria

    MPs opposed to extending the UK's bombing campaign against IS to Syria have tabled a cross-party motion declining to authorise the military action.

    Spearheaded by Conservative MP John Baron and the SNP's Westminster leader Angus Robertson, it has been signed by more than 100 MPs and proposes that the House of Commons...

    While welcoming the renewed impetus towards peace and reconstruction in Syria, and the government's recognition that a comprehensive strategy against Daesh (IS) is required, does not believe that the case for the UK's participation in the ongoing air campaign in Syria by 10 countries has been made under current circumstances, and consequently declines to authorise military action in Syria."

  15. Hammond says shouldn't pull 'quilt over our head'

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    The Foreign Secretay Philip Hammond has warned that Britain cannot "pull the quilt over our head" to avoid attacks from IS.

    Mr Hammond said the UK had to take the fight to IS before they took the fight to London.

    "They are going after us. We have to fight back," he said.

  16. Labour MP calls for Jeremy Corbyn to quit

    Paul Farrelly, Labour MP for Newcastle Under Lyme, has told BBC Radio Stoke Breakfast Show he'll be voting against bombing Syria - and then went on to criticise the Jeremy Corbyn.

    He said the Labour leader should consider his position, as he accused him of a "lack of leadership".

    Mr Farrelly said Mr Corbyn has "not followed through with what he promised... has shown he cannot lead and is just simply a source of division... and the party can't let this situation carry on". 

  17. What will MPs be debating today?

    Here's the text of the motion that MPs will consider - and later vote on - today.

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  18. Lord Coe up before MPs

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  19. Can ground troops defeat IS?

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    Dr Karin Von Hippel is asked what is the prospect of non-Western ground forces defeating IS on the ground. "The chances are good if we give them the right type of support," she says - citing the need for both logistical and fighting support.

  20. PM's comments about opponents 'disgraceful'

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