South Antrim MP Danny Kinahan has said the United Kingdom has an important role to play in the global fight against Daesh in Syria.
Danny Kinahan MP said:
“This is not a decision to be made lightly. Having recently visited Kurdistan, witnessing the efforts on the ground to fight Daesh and hearing the extensive proposals of the UK Government, I am certain that doing nothing is not an option. The United Kingdom has an important role to play in the global efforts against the threat Daesh pose to our security and the safety of our citizens.
“Having read the motion, I believe that there is a framework in line with the United Nations Charter. This is not a vote to go to war; nor is it a vote to bomb Syria. The vote today is to decide on a coordinated operation to tackle Daesh in Syria, as our forces are currently successfully doing in Iraq. Airstrikes would form part of a wider campaign which will include humanitarian support and planning for post-conflict stabilisation in Syria. Political and diplomatic efforts must be paired with military action, and I feel assured that extensive humanitarian work within the region will be paramount in any short or long term plan.
The United Kingdom is a top tier target for Daesh, it is important that we are part of the coalition effort to bring an end to their indiscriminate terror. If you are stung by a wasp, you must remove the nest.”