Claim: MPs would need to approve British military action in Syria.
Fact-check: MPs don't have to approve military action in Syria - Full Fact
Verdict: legally, the government doesn't need the permission of parliament to use military force. but there is a convention that it will consult mps before doing so, where possible, and abide by the outcome of their vote.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Conor James Mckinney
Date published: 2015-11-17T00:00:00