Lib Dems demanded Commons vote earlier than UK strike on Houthi rebels

MPs are demanding to know why Commons wasn’t recalled earlier than the UK launched midnight raids on Houthi targets final evening. 

Parliament can’t be recalled with out the Government asking the Commons Speaker to take action, and such requests are uncommon.

The Liberal Democrats‘ demand was made earlier than the UK and US strikes in towards the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Meanwhile, the SNP stated any army motion needs to be scrutinised within the Commons.

Liberal Democrat defence spokeswoman Layla Moran stated a vote in Parliament can be ‘important’ if Britain is poised to launch an assault.

And, after the assault, Ms Moran stated it was ‘shameful’ that Parliament was ‘bypassed’. 

Liberal Democrat defence spokeswoman Layla Moran stated a vote in Parliament can be ‘important’ if Britain is poised to launch an assault

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And, after the assault, Ms Moran stated it was ‘shameful’ that Parliament was ‘bypassed’

She wrote on social media web site X: ‘Shameful. Parliament should not be bypassed – and definitely not with regards to army motion’.  

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf stated MPs should be given the possibility to debate and scrutinise such a transfer.

Rishi Sunak is dealing with calls to recall Parliament if the UK Government is getting ready to take army motion towards Houthi rebels earlier than Monday.

Liberal Democrat international affairs spokesperson Layla Moran MP stated: ‘If the UK plans to take army motion, it is important there’s a vote in Parliament.

‘The Prime Minister should make preparations for a recall of Parliament if strikes are deliberate earlier than Monday.

‘The Liberal Democrats are very involved by Houthi assaults within the Red Sea.

‘It’s destabilising for regional safety and has a detrimental influence on price of dwelling within the UK too as ships are diverted.’