WEST Dunbartonshire’s MP has spoken out against the Prime Minister’s decision to launch air strikes in Syria.

Martin Docherty-Hughes, who sits on the House of Commons’ defence select committee, said it was wrong for Theresa May to commit British forces to an escalation of military action without first getting a mandate from parliament or demonstrating a clear plan for delivering peace and security in the region.

Mr Docherty-Hughes said: “The importance of peace and stability in Syria is clear – but we must ask the question of whether dropping more bombs is really the best way to achieve that.

“I’ve been contacted by many constituents about the situation in Syria. The vast majority of people I’ve heard from are deeply concerned about escalating tensions and the consequences of the UK rushing to join Donald Trump’s latest military action.

“The Assad regime is guilty of appalling cruelty – but any UK military action in response must be determined by parliament, not by the US President.

“It’s contemptible that Theresa May has joined these US-led airstrikes without first getting a mandate from parliament or demonstrating a clear plan for delivering peace and stability. The Prime Minister must now commit to ensuring that any further escalation in UK military involvement is subject to proper parliamentary oversight and approval.”