MPs have voted overwhelmingly to support UN-backed action in Libya

MPs have voted overwhelmingly to support UN-backed action in Libya, after David Cameron told them it had helped avert a "bloody massacre".During a six-hour debate, most speakers said force was needed to stop Muammar Gaddafi killing more of his own people.But the prime minister assured the House of Commons that Libya would not become "another Iraq", amid concerns raised about long-term plans.The government motion, also backed by Labour, won a majority...

In this country we know what Colonel Gaddafi is capable of.

the prime minister declared:We simply can not stand back and let a dictator whose people have rejected him, kill his people indiscriminately. To do so would send a chilling signal to others striving for democracy across the region. And neither would it be in Britain’s interests. Let us be clear where our interests lie. In this country we know what Colonel Gaddafi is capable of. We should not forget his support for the biggest terrorist atrocity on...

British warplanes were poised to participate in bombing raids against tanks and other targets after David Cameron and Barack Obama issued an ultimatum to the Libyan leader.

British warplanes were poised to participate in bombing raids against tanks and other targets after David Cameron and Barack Obama issued an ultimatum to the Libyan leader.The Prime Minister said that Britain would not tolerate Libya "festering" on Europe's borders, alluding to fears that Col Gaddafi may support terrorist attacks in this country.In a statement on Friday night, the US president warned Col Gaddafi that he must withdraw troops from...