The extremist militant group that seized control in parts of Iraq, ISIS, was proscribed by the British government today, reports the BBC.
In a statement today the British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, also made it clear that there were no plans for British military intervention in Iraq.
The UK would instead provide assistance ‘where appropriate and possible,’ including ‘counter-terrorism expertise,’ said Hague.
Responding to Hague’s statement, the Shadow Foreign Secretary, Douglas Alexander said he welcomed the assurance that military action would not be an option.
In a statement today the British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, also made it clear that there were no plans for British military intervention in Iraq.
The UK would instead provide assistance ‘where appropriate and possible,’ including ‘counter-terrorism expertise,’ said Hague.
Responding to Hague’s statement, the Shadow Foreign Secretary, Douglas Alexander said he welcomed the assurance that military action would not be an option.
“For most British people including many of us who supported action at the time, the dears of those opposed to the [2003] intervention have been vindicated by subsequent events,” said Alexander.