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.
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Paul Flynn almost always voted against 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.
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On 2 Dec 2015:
Paul Flynn voted to decline to authorise UK military action in Syria.
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On 2 Dec 2015:
Paul Flynn voted against UK airstrikes against ISIL in Syria
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On 26 Sep 2014:
Paul Flynn voted against UK air strikes in Iraq intended to support Iraqi forces' efforts against ISIL.
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On 29 Aug 2013:
Paul Flynn voted to require 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.
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On 29 Aug 2013:
Paul Flynn voted against a motion stating 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.
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On 21 Mar 2011:
Paul Flynn was absent for a vote on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 — Libya — No Fly Zone
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On 9 Sep 2010:
Paul Flynn acted as teller for a vote on UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan (Backbench Business)
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On 18 Mar 2003:
Paul Flynn voted to say that the case for war against Iraq has not yet been established,
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On 18 Mar 2003:
Paul Flynn voted against a motion stating the Government should use all means necessary to ensure the disarmament of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. Support for the motion by the majority of MPs led to the UK joining the US invasion of Iraq two days later.
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On 26 Feb 2003:
Paul Flynn voted to say the case for military action against Iraq is as yet unproven
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On 25 Nov 2002:
Paul Flynn voted in favour of 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.
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