Should May Have Sought Parliamentary Approval?

[Khandro]

She has entirely lost my support - such as it was- and will not lose any sleep over that perhaps, but there seems to be gathering condemnation at home and abroad e.g.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/14/syria-missile-raid-may-faces-anger-trump-declares-mission-accomplished

[youngmafbog]

"Actually, it really was an unconstitutional action" And then you use (your presumably beloved) Bliar to back up your assertion!

As far as I can see she, nor any PM in the future, has any obligation to put to Parliament. Just because one started it doesnt mean it has to continue, after all they didnt before so perhaps Bliar was unconstitutional in doing it?

For the record I dont think she should have done it, but she has and I do understand why so I will stand grudgingly with the decision.

I really dont buy the argument she could wait though. By then any weapons would have been moved and action would have been pointless. I suspect COB is bitter he was not consulted whereas in the past people like Red Ed were. But COB cannot be trusted especially where Russia is concerned.

[Kromovaracun]

It's quite obvious that there are circumstances in which the PM must make quick decisions. I'm just not sure why this one qualifies as one.

[dannyk13]

There are plenty of reasons for posting negative comments on AnswerBank, I'm just not sure that this ^^^is one of them.

[Kromovaracun]

What?

[dannyk13]

You know what.

[andres]

She could have recalled Parliament and put it to the vote. She would probably have had some support but now she faces the backlash on her own.
Why not let the inspectors carry out their investigations first.?
Isn't dropping bombs on a Chemical production factory a way of releasing more toxins into the surrounding areas.?

[albaqwerty]

No, she shouldn't have asked Parliament.
She's doing her job as best as she can.

[dannyk13]

//Isn't dropping bombs on a Chemical production factory a way of releasing more toxins into the surrounding areas.?//
No, the target was completely obliterated.

[murraymints]

who'd be PM ? damned if you do..damned if you don't !...

[anneasquith]

Vote of no confidence on Monday maybe ?

[murraymints]

very much doubt that !!

[Jackdaw33]

Might be but it will fail.

[gulliver1]

Let us not forget ,When P/M Mr Tony Blair stepped into a war , he was called a traitor and War Monger, and should have been put on trial for treason.
Then again he was a Labour P/M , but this time it is a real CON.

[dannyk13]

Gullible, the difference is that Blair lied.

[gulliver1]

And do not forget Mrs May took the decision on her own , without recalling parliament from their Easter Break. WOW,

[dannyk13]

//And do not forget Mrs May took the decision on her own//
Not true, she consulted with her cabinet who gave their approval.She was not obliged to recall parliament for a debate.

[Jackdaw33]

The decision was taken, the deed has been done. To use a phrase somewhat unpopular on here: End of.

[Garaman]

//End of.//

If only!

[Khandro]

danny//the target was completely obliterated.//

A side issue but, how do you obliterate novichok etc. by dropping bombs?

[Jackdaw33]

It should be Novichek anyway, as in Russian you cannot put an O after ch but must replace it with E.