MPs To Vote On IS Strikes When PM 'Confident'

MPs will get to vote again on whether Britain can proceed with airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria - but not until the Government is "confident" of getting a majority. George Osborne said losing such a vote for a second time - after a previous defeat in 2013 - would be a "publicity coup" for the extremist group. The Chancellor was speaking amid reports that David Cameron is launching a final attempt to win backing for airstrikes in Syria – with MPs expected to vote in the Commons wit