Tears in Parliament Square as thousands-strong die-in fails to persuade MPs to oppose extending attacks on IsisIlluminated by the lights of Westminster’s Christmas tree and dozens of cameras, chants of Shame on you” went up among the few thousand anti-war protesters as news of the result inside spread around those gathered in Parliament Square. Others wept as a light drizzle began to come down nearly at the same time. Related: Syria airstrikes: MPs approve UK action against Isis after marathon debate Related: The Guardian view on the Syria debate: crossing the watershed | Editorial Related: Syria airstrikes: Commons emerges with credit from day of bitter division Continue reading...
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