Austin Mitchell

Former Labour MP for Great Grimsby

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

Austin Mitchell generally voted against use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas

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Major votes

  • On 26 Sep 2014: Austin Mitchell voted against UK air strikes in Iraq intended to support Iraqi forces' efforts against ISIL. Show vote
  • On 21 Mar 2011: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 — Libya — No Fly Zone Show vote
  • On 9 Sep 2010: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan (Backbench Business) Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2003: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on Iraq — Case for war not established — rejected Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2003: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on Iraq — Declaration of War Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 29 Aug 2013: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on Syria and the Use of Chemical Weapons Show vote
  • On 29 Aug 2013: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on Syria and the Use of Chemical Weapons Show vote
  • On 26 Feb 2003: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on Iraq — Case for war is unproven — rejected Show vote
  • On 25 Nov 2002: Austin Mitchell 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

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