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Iraq vote: Cameron warns Isis air strikes not enough to defeat 'bunch of psychopaths' Iraq vote: Cameron warns Isis air strikes not enough to defeat 'bunch of psychopathic terrorists'
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David Cameron has described Isis as “a bunch of psychopaths trying to kill us” in a vote on British intervention in Iraq today, and warned air strikes alone may not be enough to defeat them. David Cameron has described Isis as “a bunch of psychopathic terrorists trying to kill us” in a vote on British involvement in Iraq today, and warned air strikes alone may not be enough to defeat them.
The Prime Minister set out his case for strikes in the House of Commons this morning after recalling Parliament for an emergency debate about taking on the extremists' "network of death".The Prime Minister set out his case for strikes in the House of Commons this morning after recalling Parliament for an emergency debate about taking on the extremists' "network of death".
Isis (also known as known as Islamic State) has advanced across swathes of Iraq and Syria in recent months, declaring a 'caliphate' across its strongholds.Isis (also known as known as Islamic State) has advanced across swathes of Iraq and Syria in recent months, declaring a 'caliphate' across its strongholds.
Today, Mr Cameron admitted air strikes alone would not be enough to "roll back" the threat posed by Isis, but insisted they were an indispensable part of a wider strategy.Today, Mr Cameron admitted air strikes alone would not be enough to "roll back" the threat posed by Isis, but insisted they were an indispensable part of a wider strategy.
He told MPs he would be prepared to act without Parliament's approval if there was an urgent humanitarian need. He said Isis has already declared war on us and warned: “There isn’t a walk-on by option." He told MPs he would be prepared to act without Parliament's approval if there was an urgent humanitarian need. He said Isis has already declared war on "us" and warned: “There isn’t a walk-on by option."
Responding to an intervention from senior Tory Sir Edward Leigh, he rejected the allegation that the previous Iraq war led directly to the rise of Isis.Responding to an intervention from senior Tory Sir Edward Leigh, he rejected the allegation that the previous Iraq war led directly to the rise of Isis.
The PM said: "I am not claiming that by air strikes alone we can roll back this problem.The PM said: "I am not claiming that by air strikes alone we can roll back this problem.
"What this problem requires is a comprehensive strategy, including a well-formed Iraqi government and well-formed Iraqi armed forces because they in the end will be the ones who have to defeat this on the ground."What this problem requires is a comprehensive strategy, including a well-formed Iraqi government and well-formed Iraqi armed forces because they in the end will be the ones who have to defeat this on the ground.
“I think it's important to reserve the right that if there was a critical British national interest at stake or if there was the need to act to prevent humanitarian catastrophe then you could act immediately and explain to the House of Commons afterwards.“I think it's important to reserve the right that if there was a critical British national interest at stake or if there was the need to act to prevent humanitarian catastrophe then you could act immediately and explain to the House of Commons afterwards.
He said the world is dealing here with a generational struggle caused by the “perversion of one of the world's great religions, Islam”.He said the world is dealing here with a generational struggle caused by the “perversion of one of the world's great religions, Islam”.
Ed Miliband also expressed his support for strikes in the Commons, but called for a comprehensive strategy and action that is "proportionate".Ed Miliband also expressed his support for strikes in the Commons, but called for a comprehensive strategy and action that is "proportionate".
Ahead of the vote, a YouGov poll conducted for The Sun suggested the majority of the British public back RAF air strikes targeting Isis in Iraq and in Syria.Ahead of the vote, a YouGov poll conducted for The Sun suggested the majority of the British public back RAF air strikes targeting Isis in Iraq and in Syria.
Over half (57 per cent) of UK residents surveyed said they supported bombing Isis  in Iraq, while 51 per cent gave their backing to strikes on Isis positions in Syria.Over half (57 per cent) of UK residents surveyed said they supported bombing Isis  in Iraq, while 51 per cent gave their backing to strikes on Isis positions in Syria.
Forty-three per cent backed the once hugely unpopular option of sending ground troops to Iraq, or considering sending them there.Forty-three per cent backed the once hugely unpopular option of sending ground troops to Iraq, or considering sending them there.
This support comes despite the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon warning the campaign against Isis could be a "long haul", telling The House magazine he did not dissent from the “two to three years” estimated by John Kerry, the US Secretary of State.This support comes despite the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon warning the campaign against Isis could be a "long haul", telling The House magazine he did not dissent from the “two to three years” estimated by John Kerry, the US Secretary of State.
The Tories, Liberal Democrats and Labour all support joining strikes against Isis, which the coalition says is legal because they have been requested by the Iraqi government.The Tories, Liberal Democrats and Labour all support joining strikes against Isis, which the coalition says is legal because they have been requested by the Iraqi government.
On Thursday, the FBI claimed it has identified the British Isis militant known as Jihadi John who appeared to have beheaded British aid worker David Haines, and two US journalists Steven Sotloff and James Foley, in three brutal videos released by the group.On Thursday, the FBI claimed it has identified the British Isis militant known as Jihadi John who appeared to have beheaded British aid worker David Haines, and two US journalists Steven Sotloff and James Foley, in three brutal videos released by the group.