In 2013, as Britain prepared to go to war with President Assad’s forces in Syria – who had been accused of torturing, gassing and barrel bombing their own citizens – public opinion was at the heart of the forced de-escalation of British military involvement. Parliament was reconvened after YouGov research showed only 9% of British people supported sending troops to fight Assad in Syria and public opinion was at the heart of the debate in the Commons as MPs voted to reject British military action.
Now, as Britain may once again be preparing to bomb Syria, the first signs of regret over Britain’s opposition to involvement in 2013 are apparent in public opinion. CONT.
Will Dahlgreen, YouGov