Corbyn asks Cameron questions from public in first PMQs
Jeremy Corbyn has asked David Cameron questions submitted by the public as he took part in Prime Minister's Questions for the first time as Labour leader.
Labour figures welcome Corbyn's 'people's question time'
John Prescott was among a number of former senior Labour figures who hailed Jeremy Corbyn's decision to ask questions from the public during Prime Minister's Questions today.
The former Deputy PM described the move as "brilliant", while Chuka Umunna - who stood down from the shadow cabinet upon Mr Corbyn's election - also described it as "refreshing".
Conservative MP Michael Fabricant also welcomed the move, but said it should not continue in the longer term.
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Syria airstrikes 'backed by half of shadow cabinet'
Senior Labour figures have privately pledged support for military intervention, reports say.
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Burgon MP: End of 'shameful weekly spectacle' of PMQs
Richard Burgon MP as commentary on the Jeremy Corbyn's first Prime Minister's Questions as the Labour leader.
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Jeremy Corbyn 'does things differently' in first PMQs
Jeremy Corbyn raised queries sent to him by members of the public in his first Prime Minister's Questions today.