Gavin Williamson

Conservative MP for South Staffordshire

@GavinWilliamson https://facebook.com/gavinforsouthstaffs

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

Gavin Williamson 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.

Key votes about use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas:

  • On 2 Dec 2015: Gavin Williamson voted to support UK airstrikes against ISIL in Syria Show vote
  • On 2 Dec 2015: Gavin Williamson voted to support UK airstrikes against ISIL in Syria Show vote
  • On 26 Sep 2014: Gavin Williamson voted for UK air strikes in Iraq to support Iraqi forces' efforts against ISIL. Show vote
  • On 29 Aug 2013: Gavin Williamson 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: Gavin Williamson 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 21 Mar 2011: Gavin Williamson was absent for a vote on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 — Libya — No Fly Zone Show vote
  • On 9 Sep 2010: Gavin Williamson voted to support the continued deployment of UK armed forces in Afghanistan. Show vote

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