British Parliament Authorizes New Airstrikes Against Islamic State in Syria (VIDEO)

The British Labour Party's been having an existential time of it.

See the Telegraph UK, "Monday was Labour’s blackest day."

And today's news, "MPs back call to 'confront Isil's evil' by voting resoundingly 397 to 223 to launch air strikes in Syria."

Here's the speech from Labour's former foreign secretary Margaret Beckett:

MPs vote in favour of air strikes against Isil.

Hilary Benn spearheaded a show of defiance against Jeremy Corbyn on Wednesday night as MPs voted in favour of air strikes against Isil in Syria following his call to “confront this evil”.

The House of Commons voted by 397 to 223 in favour of extending RAF action across the border from Iraq.

The margin of victory was far great than expected and included 66 Labour MPs, 11 of whom were shadow ministers - further undermining Mr Corbyn’s position.

More at that top link.