bulic forsyth is at westminster for us. “— bulic forsyth is at westminster for us. —— alex. will mean. it is a symbolic vote. to be totally clear, it is not a vote that whether or not the uk should have taken part in those strikes. it will simply say parliament has discussed the uk's approach to syria during the debate tonight. it is a symbolic vote. some mps may choose to use the vote to express frustration. there was some anger during the many hours today for the fact theresa may did not consult parliament before taking pa rt consult parliament before taking part in military action. we may see symbolism in the numbers, some voting against the government. but it is not a binding vote and will not have any lasting consequences. it is symbolic. the prime minister faced questions about why she did not consult parliament first and that will continue despite six hours of debate or so this afternoon and tonight. we will have yet another debate on that tomorrow. what did the opposition hope to achieve by this? i thinkjeremy corbyn's position is clear, he thinks parliament should a