Michael Fallon

Former Conservative MP for Sevenoaks

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Use of UK Military Forces In Combat Abroad

There have been votes in Parliament on the use of UK Military Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.

Photo: UK Ministry of Defence

Michael Fallon almost always voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Major votes

  • On 2 Dec 2015: Michael Fallon voted to support UK airstrikes against ISIL in Syria Show vote
  • On 2 Dec 2015: Michael Fallon voted to support UK airstrikes against ISIL in Syria Show vote
  • On 26 Sep 2014: Michael Fallon voted for UK air strikes in Iraq to support Iraqi forces' efforts against ISIL. Show vote
  • On 21 Mar 2011: Michael Fallon voted to support the establishment of a no-fly zone in Libya. Show vote
  • On 9 Sep 2010: Michael Fallon voted to support the continued deployment of UK armed forces in Afghanistan. Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2003: Michael Fallon voted against saying that the case for war against Iraq has not yet been established, Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2003: Michael Fallon voted that the Government should use all means necessary to ensure the disarmament of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction leading to the UK joining the US invasion of Iraq two days later. Show vote

Scoring Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

No scoring agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.

Minor votes

  • On 29 Aug 2013: Michael Fallon voted against requiring conditions be fulfilled, including a vote of the UN Security Council before any military action involving UK forces in response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Show vote
  • On 29 Aug 2013: Michael Fallon voted to agree a strong humanitarian response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria was required from the international community that may, if necessary, require military action. Show vote
  • On 26 Feb 2003: Michael Fallon voted against saying the case for military action against Iraq is as yet unproven Show vote
  • On 25 Nov 2002: Michael Fallon voted against requiring the support of the UN Security Council and the support of a vote of MPs in the House of Commons before the commitment of UK forces to military action in Iraq. Show vote

Informative Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.

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