No strike

For once Britain should just sit on the sidelines and let our European and NATO partners do the bombing. I do not believe that Britain should get involved in air strikes in Syria because the situation is confused and extremely volatile, especially now that the Russians have entered the fray. Britain is already involved in the bombing campaign against Islamic State in Iraq, so perhaps enough is enough. An international coalition has already been built and the Germans have agreed to join the French, the US and the Russians in launching air strikes. So what would happen if Britain elected to stay clear? Little, I suspect. British Special Forces are already operating in Syria and it must be remembered that British drones have also been involved  in actions against Islamic State in Syria. So Cameron, for once, should offer support but no military action. British aircraft are not needed. I think Syria could be a bridge too far, so hopefully MPs will vote against air strikes next week.