Consider Syrian ISIS strikes, defence secretary urges MPs

‘The defence secretary has paved the way for air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, saying the terrorists needed to be targeted “at source”.

But Michael Fallon said no action would be taken without a Commons vote and a “consensus” among MPs.

The UK does not need the backing of MPs to launch raids but Mr Fallon has said they will have the final say.

Labour has indicated it would not block military action in Syria as it did in 2013.’