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Defeat in Thursday night’s parliamentary vote on the principle of military action in Syria is not an existential wound for David Cameron, whatever his more excitable enemies say. But, after several months of good form, the prime minister looks weaker than at any time since taking office more than three years ago. Failing to win over Liberal Democrat MPs in his coalition government is one thing.

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surbiton

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Grandiose

"Labour party uneasy despite sense of triumph after Syria debate" (FT)

"But the triumphalism being expressed in many Labour quarters belies a deeper unease among some in the party that the short-term tactical victory may have damaged Labour’s long-term foreign policy. Several high-ranking MPs and aides said they believed Mr Miliband should have supported the prime minister instead."

Quite right to. We'll see what EdM will end up defending - before the vote, he wanted action under preconditions. Now what?

AveryLP

surbiton said:

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FFS Surby, read the intelligence reports!

MikeSmithson

Sorry about the server problems

Now back up.