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World Leaders Condemn 'Burning' of Jordanian Pilot by IS
The Prime Minister has joined other world leaders in condemning the murder of a Jordanian pilot by IS.
The country's government has begun executing extremist prisoners in response to the killing, while its King has vowed to wage a relentless war against Islamic State.
A video appearing to show Lt Muath al-Kaseasbeh, 26, being burned alive was released yesterday.
He fell into the hands of the militants in December when his Jordanian F-16 crashed near Raqqa, Syria, the de facto capital of the group's self-styled caliphate. He was the first pilot from the US-led coalition to be captured.
The latest video emerged three days after Japanese journalist Kenji Goto was purportedly beheaded by the militants.
Sarah Lockett reports.
Meanwhile, the UK's Defence Secretary says progress is being made in the fight against Islamic State.
Michael Fallon was answering questions before the Defence Select Committee.
Toby Sadler reports.
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