David Cameron is preparing to send British Tornados into action over the skies of Syria by the weekend after it appeared highly likely the House of Commons was on the verge of authorising the extension of RAF airstrikes in the Middle East.
In a day of soul-searching, recrimination and often heartfelt speeches, Cameron looked set for a clear overall majority with the help of a reduced backbench Tory rebellion and support from dozens of Labour MPs and the minor parties who agreed Britain had to act militarily against Islamic State.
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