Jeremy Corbyn has called for a war powers act that would stop Theresa May from launching bombing raids without first consulting MPs.
The Labour leader said the prime minister should have strived for parliamentary approval before instigating UK involvement in yesterday's air strikes on Syrian targets.
And he called for a proper debate in parliament on Monday, concluding with a vote on action in Syria.
Mr Corbyn has already issued a plea for a independent UN-led investigation of last week’s chemical weapons attack in Syria.
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Calls for a war powers act mounted after the military interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.
The War Powers Resolution requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action. »
