Chuka Umunna Reacts to Syria Strikes

The transcript discusses the necessity of responding to a regime that uses chemical weapons, emphasizing that such actions should not go unanswered by the international community. It highlights the importance of consulting Parliament before taking action and suggests that legal avenues exist beyond the UN Security Council veto, particularly when facing a potential Russian veto.

Why does the speaker believe Parliament should have been consulted?

What is the speaker's view on the use of chemical weapons?

What does the speaker imply about the international community's response to atrocities?

What does the speaker suggest about the role of the UN Security Council?

What are the legal avenues mentioned that could justify taking action?