05/12/2015
Jim Waterson of Buzzfeed looks behind the scenes at the most extraordinary parliamentary week in recent history, with MPs debating and voting for air strikes in Syria.
Jim Waterson of Buzzfeed looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
This has been the most extraordinary parliamentary week in recent history. The vote on whether to authorise air strikes on Syria saw MPs of all persuasions grapple with a momentous decision with potentially grave consequences. On the Labour side a resounding victory in the Oldham West and Royton by-election gave Jeremy Corbyn's leadership a boost, while on the everyday matter of obesity in childhood MPs debated the efficacy of a tax on sugary drinks.
The editor is Marie Jessel.
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