Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad was ousted yesterday, feeing to Russia as rebel forces took control of the country he once ruled.<\/p>\n
But as attention now turns to shaping Syria’s future, GB New is asking: Is the UK is still a player on the world stage?<\/p>\n
Last night Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the UK welcomes the fall of Bashar Assad\u2019s \u201cbarbaric regime\u201d and called for the restoration of \u201cpeace and stability\u201d.<\/p>\n
However, it appeared unclear what role – if any – the UK would play in shaping international conversation around Syria’s future.<\/p>\n
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The Prime Minister said it was still \u201cearly days\u201d when asked if Britain would engage with the rebels, a banned terror group, but insisted on the need for a \u201cpolitical solution\u201d to safeguard Syria\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
He added: “The developments in Syria in recent hours and days are unprecedented, and we are speaking to our partners in the region and monitoring the situation closely.”<\/p>\n
So, do you think the UK is still a player on the world stage? Vote in our poll above.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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