Syria Airstrikes 'Won't Increase Threat' To UK

British airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria would not increase the threat of a terrorist attack in the UK, according to the Foreign Secretary. Mr Hammond was on a diplomatic trip to Cyprus to help unify the island, which is a key NATO ally and home to strategic military bases for the UK. Asked if airstrikes would make the UK more of a target for IS, he said: "No. I think the reality is that we are all vulnerable to attacks by ISIL.