British PM Cameron recalls parliament from summer break to discuss Syria

Prime Minister David Cameron (above) is recalling members of Britain's lower house of parliament from their summer break to give them a chance to discuss how best to respond to a suspected chemical attack in Syria, a spokesman from his office said on
Prime Minister David Cameron (above) is recalling members of Britain's lower house of parliament from their summer break to give them a chance to discuss how best to respond to a suspected chemical attack in Syria, a spokesman from his office said on Tuesday. -- FILE PHOTO: AFP

LONDON (REUTERS) - Prime Minister David Cameron is recalling members of Britain's lower house of parliament from their summer break to give them a chance to discuss how best to respond to a suspected chemical attack in Syria, a spokesman from his office said on Tuesday.

"There will be a government motion and a vote," the spokesman told Reuters, adding that parliament would convene on Thursday.

Holidaying lawmakers had not been due to resume their work until Sept 2.

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