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Cameron to 'make case' for Britain to tackle IS in Syria

David Cameron will present his case to MPs later for the UK to begin airstrikes against so-called Islamic State in Syria. The PM will outline a seven-point plan which includes striking IS at its 'headquarters' in the Syrian city of Raqqa.

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Cameron to 'make case' for Britain to tackle IS in Syria

Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed he will "make the case" for Britain to join its allies in tackling the so-called Islamic State militant group in Syria in the House of Commons on Thursday.

David Cameron speaks in the Commons

To date, Britain's efforts have focused solely on Iraq - but Mr Cameron told the House of Commons that they had to recognise their enemy did not respect the same national borders.

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