PM: Lift Syria rebels arms ban
David Cameron and French president Francois Hollande will press the EU today to lift an arms embargo against Syria, and unblock military aid to rebels fighting the Assad regime.
Britain and its allies 'must shape' Syrian opposition
David Cameron says political progress is more likely in Syria if people can see the country's opposition is a credible and growing force.
The Prime Minister dismissed suggestions that if European governments began arming the opposition then weapons would end up in the hands of the wrong people. He said it was important for countries like Britain and France to work with other allies to help the opposition.
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Cameron and Hollande defend Syrian rebel plans
David Cameron and Francois Hollande have failed to convince other EU leaders to overturn Europe’s ban on arming Syrian rebels.
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Syria's war may be fought with Europe's weapons
The UK and France have forced an EU discussion on Syria to try and change the arms embargo.