Forty-three percent oppose, while just 22 percent support, airstrikes against Syria, with 34 percent unsure whether they back the action.
The poll’s release comes as UK Prime Minister Theresa May is reportedly readying her cabinet to back military strikes on Syria without asking Parliament for consent.
This is contrary to opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn’s position. He is insistent that Parliament must have a say on any airstrikes. His views were echoed by the leaders of both the SNP and the Liberal Democrats.
https://twitter.com/britainelects/status/984353294700171264
Various UK MPs and social media commentators from across the political spectrum have taken to Twitter to air their views on the matter.
We need a clear response to the Syrian chemical outrage. But Parliament must be involved before any military action is agreed.
Specifically the Govt needs to explain who is strengthened if and when Assad is weakened. And what happens after.— Zac Goldsmith (@ZacGoldsmith) April 12, 2018
https://twitter.com/ClarkeMicah/status/984160017531236352