Chuka Umunna

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Streatham

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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

Chuka Umunna 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: Chuka Umunna voted to support UK airstrikes against ISIL in Syria Show vote
  • On 2 Dec 2015: Chuka Umunna voted to support UK airstrikes against ISIL in Syria Show vote
  • On 26 Sep 2014: Chuka Umunna voted for UK air strikes in Iraq to support Iraqi forces' efforts against ISIL. Show vote
  • On 29 Aug 2013: Chuka Umunna 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. Show vote
  • On 29 Aug 2013: Chuka Umunna 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. Show vote
  • On 21 Mar 2011: Chuka Umunna voted to support the establishment of a no-fly zone in Libya. Show vote
  • On 9 Sep 2010: Chuka Umunna was absent for a vote on UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan (Backbench Business) Show vote

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