30/08/2013 09:55
David Cameron loses Commons vote on Syria action
British MPs have rejected possible UK military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government to deter the use of chemical weapons, BBC reported.
A government motion was defeated by 285 to 272, a majority of 13 votes.
PM David Cameron said "the government will act accordingly", effectively ruling out London's involvement in any US-led strikes against Damascus.
The US said it would "continue to consult" with London, "one of our closest allies and friends."
"President Obama's decision-making will be guided by what is in the best interests of the United States," a White House statement said.
It added that Mr Obama "believes that there are core interests at stake for the United States and that countries who violate international norms regarding chemical weapons need to be held accountable."