The UK government worked with international partners to consider what action it needs to take to prevent and deter future humanitarian catastrophes caused by chemical weapons attacks. Based on the advice of the Attorney General, the National Security Adviser and the Chief of Defence Staff, the Cabinet agreed that it was both right and legal to take military action. This collective action sends a clear message that the international community will not stand by and tolerate the use of chemical weapons.

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PM's press conference statement on Syria: 14 April 2018

The Prime Minister addressed the press with the following statement in Downing Street this morning.
The PM delivers her press conference statement on Syria

PM statement on Syria: 14 April 2018

The Prime Minister has made a statement on Syria.
An RAF Tornado comes into land at RAF Akrotiri after concluding its mission.

Syria action – UK government legal position

The Government’s position on the legality of UK military action following the chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria, on 7 April 2018.
The door to No10 Downing Street

Syria action - background

Background to the military action taken by the UK along with France and the United States on 14 April 2018.
A Tornado pilot checking the weapons on his Tornado.

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