Are Air Strikes Alone Enough To Defeat Islamic State?
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Are Air Strikes Alone Enough To Defeat Islamic State?

Are Air Strikes Alone Enough To Defeat Islamic State?
Jeremy Corbyn is reportedly facing resignations from the Shadow Cabinet, after he ruled out backing British air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria.
 
Yesterday the Prime Minister outlined his plans to tackle Islamic State in the Commons.
 
 
The Shadow Foreign Secretary, Hilary Benn, says he supports David Cameron's aim to extend action from Iraq into Syria.
 
 
However, Jeremy Corbyn says he's not convinced by the argument.
 
Major General Tim Cross commanded British Troops in Iraq and says air strikes alone won't be enough to defeat Islamic State.
 
He spoke to BFBS Radio's Karen Thorpe...
 

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