MPs split over Syria strikes vote
ROTHERHAM’S three Labour MPs were split when the Commons voted to approve airstrikes in Syria.
Sir Kevin Barron voted in favour, while Sarah Champion and John Healey backed party leader Jeremy Corbyn’s stance.
Rother Valley MP Sir Kevin said: “The horrific events in Paris really brought home to us the clear and present danger we face from Daesh.”
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Hide AdWentworth and Dearne MP John Healey said: “I’ve been sceptical about the case that UK military intervention could make either us in Britain or the desperate citizens of Syria safer.”
Rotherham MP Sarah Champion said: “I voted to oppose because I do not believe the Prime Minister adequately made the case that airstrikes would defeat Daesh or make us safer at home.”
The vote on last night passed by 397 votes to 223.