MPs welcome recall of parliament to vote on Syria response
Many MPs have taken to Twitter to welcome the recall of parliament. We've got some of their tweets below.
Very pleased there will be a debate and vote in Commons on #Syria
— Nick de Bois MP (@nickdebois) August 27, 2013
Pleased to see Parliament recalled to discuss Syria. Right thing to do. Regret need to cancel constituency appointments but need to be there
— Andrew Bingham MP (@HighPeakAndrew) August 27, 2013
Parliament recalled for Thursday. To my mind that means there will be an attack on Syria on Friday or weekend. (Parliament back on Monday)
— Michael Fabricant (@Mike_Fabricant) August 27, 2013
Parliament recalled on Thursday to discuss Syria. Govt must make their case for intervention clear and define military objectives
— Steve Reed MP (@SteveReedMP) August 27, 2013
I'll be in Parliament Thursday to listen and participate in debate and vote on #Syria. Constituents shd continue sending views by email.
— Amber Rudd (@AmberRuddMP) August 27, 2013
Well done the prime minister it was essential that parliament was recalled.Now I will be better informed before deciding which way to vote
— Peter Bone MP (@PeterBoneMP) August 27, 2013
Welcome the recall of Parliament and the assurance that MPs will get a chance to vote on a substantive motion
— Douglas Alexander (@DAlexanderMP) August 27, 2013
Recallling Parliament means they want to bomb someone.It'll be done by G4S on a PFI contract.
— Austin Mitchell (@AVMitchell2010) August 27, 2013
Parliament recalled on Thursday. This is getting serious.
— Pete Wishart (@PeteWishart) August 27, 2013
I welcome recall of Parliament but this must be an open debate not just a chance to respond to a Statement. It must followed by a free vote
— Sarah Wollaston MP (@drwollastonmp) August 27, 2013
Right that Parliament should be recalled to discuss Syria on Thursday. #fb
— Tom Brake MP (@thomasbrake) August 27, 2013
Parliament recalled. Happy to hear from constituents with their thoughts. #fb
— Therese Coffey (@theresecoffey) August 27, 2013
Reorganising my diary in order to reutrn to Parliament on Thursday. It will be a difficult debate.
— Alun Cairns (@AlunCairns) August 27, 2013
Emailed several hundred constituents asking for their views on Syria. Main response is "it is nice to be asked". Pleased I took the time.
— Tracey Crouch (@tracey_crouch) August 27, 2013
Parliament recalled for Thursday morning. I will be there. Mr Speaker, I do hope to catch your eye…
— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) August 27, 2013
Waiting for Ipsa to announce that (a) they'll pay MPs' travel costs for the recall, and (b) Thursday is expected to be followed by Friday.
— Tom Harris (@TomHarrisMP) August 27, 2013
Apologies to those due to see me in #Newcastle Thurs but incredibly important Parliament debates military action in Syria & I will be there
— chi onwurah (@ChiOnwurah) August 27, 2013
According to the BBC and Easyjet Parliament's being recalled… only no-one's told the MPs yet. #letshearitfordemocracy
— Jesse Norman (@Jesse_Norman) August 27, 2013