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Labour believes “everything’s got to be done” to defeat Isil, but it remains unclear if the party would support extending airstrikes against the group into Syria.
Shadow Justice Secretary Lord Falconer this morning said said he and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn both believe “we must do everything we possibly can to end Isil" after the terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday.
He called for a “detailed plan to be brought forward” by the Government on how to take on Isis, and even suggested the UK could act as part of coalition of countries without UN support.
Shadow International Development Secretary Diane Abbott later claimed the party would not support action without a mandate from the UN and events in Paris had not changed Labour's policy on the Middle East.
Shadow Foreign Secretary Hilary Benn indicated Labour would not support extending the UK’s bombing campaign against the terrorist group into Syria, and the focus should instead be on solving the civil war in the Middle East country.
Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show this morning, Lord Falconer said: “Jeremy Corbyn and I are absolutely clear that we must do everything we possibly can to end Isil.
“How that is to be done is the debate that now has to be had and we want to participate strongly in that debate.”
Lord Falconer claimed the events in Paris on Friday meant politicians in the UK now had to “stop and think” about how to deal with Isis, and added: “It’s important we seek some degree of unity.”
The peer added: “It can only be defeated by the international community as a whole, if possible through a UN-sponsored process but if not that then through nations coming together. A key part of that is solving the Syria problem.”
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People in Trafalgar Square, London, during a minute's silence across Europe to mark the victims of Friday's attacks in the French capital. (credit:Philip Toscano-Heighton/PA Wire)
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French Ambassador to London Sylvie Bermann (centre, left) and Home Secretary Theresa May (centre, right) at the French Embassy in London during a minute's silence across Europe to mark the victims of Friday's attacks in the French capital. (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Wire)
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A couple pay their respects outside the French Embassy in London during a minute's silence across Europe to mark the victims of Friday's attacks in the French capital. (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Wire)
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People pay their respects outside the French Embassy in London during a minute's silence across Europe to mark the victims of Friday's attacks in the French capital. (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Wire)
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People in Trafalgar Square, London, during a minute's silence across Europe to mark the victims of Friday's attacks in the French capital. (credit:Philip Toscano-Heighton/PA Wire)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 16: A man leaves flowers in Trafalgar Square as Londoners gather to observe a minute's silence for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 16, 2015 in London, England. The minutes silence, held at 11:00 GMT, was observed across Europe to pay respects to the victims of a series of terror attacks across the French capital on Friday, which left at least 129 people dead and hundreds more injured. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Flowers and messages are left in Trafalgar Square as Londoners gather to observe a minute's silence for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 16, 2015 in London, England. The minutes silence, held at 11:00 GMT, was observed across Europe to pay respects to the victims of a series of terror attacks across the French capital on Friday, which left at least 129 people dead and hundreds more injured. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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A woman lays flowers at a makeshift memorial before members of the public observe a minute of silence in tribute to victims of the November 13 Paris attacks, in Trafalgar Square in central London on November 16, 2015. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris that killed at least 130 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NIKLAS HALLE'N via Getty Images)
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French Ambassador to Britain, Sylvie Bermann (L) watches British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond sign a book of condolence at the French Ambassador's residence in London on November 16, 2015. The European Union has called for a minute's silence to be held Monday in solidarity with Paris after attacks that left at least 129 dead. AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NIKLAS HALLE'N via Getty Images)
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Members of the public observe a minute of silence in tribute to victims of the November 13 Paris attacks, in Trafalgar Square in central London on November 16, 2015. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris that killed at least 130 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NIKLAS HALLE'N via Getty Images)
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Britain's Union Flag flies at half mast above Portcullis House in front of the clock face of Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) in central London on November 16, 2015 in memory of the victims of the November 13 Paris terror attacks. Britain joined a minute's silence and flew flags at half mast in solidarity with Paris after attacks that left at least 129 dead. AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NIKLAS HALLE'N via Getty Images)
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Britain's Union Flag flies at half mast above a government building on Whitehall in central London on November 16, 2015 in memory of the victims of the November 13 Paris terror attacks. Britain joined a minute's silence and flew flags at half mast in solidarity with Paris after attacks that left at least 129 dead. AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NIKLAS HALLE'N via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Condolence messages are left outside the French Embassy as Londoners pay their respect to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 16, 2015 in London, England. A series of terror attacks across the French capital on Friday left at least 129 people dead and hundreds more injured. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Women leave flowers outside the French Embassy as Londoners pay their respect to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 16, 2015 in London, England. A series of terror attacks across the French capital on Friday left at least 129 people dead and hundreds more injured. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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People comfort each other in front of floral tributes layed outside the French embassy in London on November 15, 2015 to show solidarity with the victims of the Paris terror attacks that took place on November 13 killing 129 people. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Floral tributes are layed outside the French embassy in London on November 15, 2015 to show solidarity with the victims of the Paris terror attacks that took place on November 13 killing 129 people. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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A woman adds a flower to floral tributes layed outside the French embassy in London on November 15, 2015 to show solidarity with the victims of the Paris terror attacks that took place on November 13 killing 129 people. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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People stand together in front of floral tributes layed outside the French embassy in London on November 15, 2015 to show solidarity with the victims of the Paris terror attacks that took place on November 13 killing 129 people. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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A woman lights a candle by floral tributes layed by the fountains in Trafalgar Square in central London on November 15, 2015, to show solidarity with the victims of the November 13 Paris terror attacks. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris on November 13 that killed at least 128 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Serbia's Novak Djokovic (on court R), Japan's Kei Nishikori (on court L), the umpire, staff and spectators, hold a one-minute silence in memory of the victims of the November 13 Paris terror attacks ahead of their men's singles group stage match on day one of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament in London on November 15, 2015. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GLYN KIRK via Getty Images)
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Serbia's Novak Djokovic (on court R), Japan's Kei Nishikori (on court L), the umpire, staff and spectators, hold a one-minute silence in memory of the victims of the November 13 Paris terror attacks ahead of their men's singles group stage match on day one of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament in London on November 15, 2015. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GLYN KIRK via Getty Images)
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A man layers flowers by the fountains in Trafalgar Square in central London on November 15, 2015, to show solidarity with the victims of the November 13 Paris terror attacks. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris on November 13 that killed at least 128 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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People light candles by floral tributes layed by the fountains in Trafalgar Square in central London on November 15, 2015, to show solidarity with the victims of the November 13 terror attacks in Paris. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris on November 13 that killed at least 128 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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People embrace each other by candles and floral tributes layed by the fountains in Trafalgar Square in central London on November 15, 2015, to show solidarity with the victims of the November 13 terror attacks in Paris. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris on November 13 that killed at least 128 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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A woman lights a candle by floral tributes layed by the fountains in Trafalgar Square in central London on November 15, 2015, to show solidarity with the victims of the November 13 Paris terror attacks. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris on November 13 that killed at least 128 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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A woman lights a candle by floral tributes layed by the fountains in Trafalgar Square in central London on November 15, 2015, to show solidarity with the victims of the November 13 terror attacks in Paris. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris on November 13 that killed at least 128 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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People light candles by floral tributes layed by the fountains in Trafalgar Square in central London on November 15, 2015, to show solidarity with the victims of the November 13 terror attacks in Paris. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris on November 13 that killed at least 128 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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The London Eye is illuminated in blue, white and red lights, resembling the colours of the French national flag, in central London on November 15, 2015, as Britons express their solidarity with France following a spate of coordinated attacks in Paris on November 13 that left more than 120 people dead. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris on November 13 that killed at least 128 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NIKLAS HALLE'N via Getty Images)
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The arch of London's Wembley Stadium is illuminated in blue, white and red lights, resembling the colours of the French national flag, in west London on November 15, 2015, as Britons express their solidarity with France following a spate of coordinated attacks in Paris on November 13 that left more than 120 people dead. Islamic State jihadists claimed a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Paris on November 13 that killed at least 128 people in scenes of carnage at a concert hall, restaurants and the national stadium. AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NIKLAS HALLE'N via Getty Images)
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A man holds a rain-soaked placard whilst attending a vigil for victims of the deadly Paris attacks, in Trafalgar Square, London, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. French President Francois Hollande said more than 120 people died Friday night in shootings at Paris cafes, suicide bombings near France's national stadium and a hostage-taking slaughter inside a concert hall. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:Matt Dunham/AP)
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A woman stands with a tear in her eye in Trafalgar Square, central London on November 14, 2015, where people gathered to pay tribute to the 128 people who were killed in multiple attacks across Paris on November 13. Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium. At least eight militants, all wearing suicide vests, brought unprecedented violence to the streets of the French capital in the worst attacks in Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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People hold banners reading 'Nous Sommes Paris' and 'Pray for Paris' as they gather in front of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, central London on November 14, 2015, to pay tribute to the 128 people who were killed in multiple attacks across Paris on November 13. Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium. At least eight militants, all wearing suicide vests, brought unprecedented violence to the streets of the French capital in the worst attacks in Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings. The assault also left at least 250 wounded, 100 of them seriously. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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People hold banners reading 'Nous Sommes Paris' and 'London stands with Paris' as they gather in front of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, central London on November 14, 2015, to pay tribute to the 128 people who were killed in multiple attacks across Paris on November 13. Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium. At least eight militants, all wearing suicide vests, brought unprecedented violence to the streets of the French capital in the worst attacks in Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings. The assault also left at least 250 wounded, 100 of them seriously. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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London's National Gallery and the fountains in Trafalgar Square are illuminated in blue, white and red lights, resembling the colours of the French national flag, in London on November 14, 2015, as Britons express their solidarity with France following a spate of coordinated attacks that left 129 dead in Paris on November 13. Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium. At least eight militants, all wearing suicide vests, brought unprecedented violence to the streets of the French capital in the worst attacks in Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings. The assault also left at least 250 wounded, 100 of them seriously. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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London's National Gallery and the fountains in Trafalgar Square are illuminated in blue, white and red lights, resembling the colours of the French national flag, in London on November 14, 2015, as Britons express their solidarity with France following a spate of coordinated attacks that left 129 dead in Paris on November 13. Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium. At least eight militants, all wearing suicide vests, brought unprecedented violence to the streets of the French capital in the worst attacks in Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings. The assault also left at least 250 wounded, 100 of them seriously. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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London's National Gallery is illuminated in blue, white and red lights, resembling the colours of the French national flag, in London on November 14, 2015, as Britons express their solidarity with France following a spate of coordinated attacks that left 129 dead in Paris on November 13. Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium. At least eight militants, all wearing suicide vests, brought unprecedented violence to the streets of the French capital in the worst attacks in Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings. The assault also left at least 250 wounded, 100 of them seriously. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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London's National Gallery and the fountains in Trafalgar Square are illuminated in blue, white and red lights, resembling the colours of the French national flag, in London on November 14, 2015, as Britons express their solidarity with France following a spate of coordinated attacks that left 129 dead in Paris on November 13. Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium. At least eight militants, all wearing suicide vests, brought unprecedented violence to the streets of the French capital in the worst attacks in Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings. The assault also left at least 250 wounded, 100 of them seriously. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: The National Gallery is illuminated with the colour of the French flag on November 14, 2015 in London, England. Several landmarks across London have lit with the red, white and blue of France's tricolour flag in tribute to the French people following yesterday's terrorist attacks. At least 127 people have been killed and over 200 injured, 99 of which are in a critical condition, following a series of attacks in the French capital. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images) (credit:Rob Stothard via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: The National Gallery is illuminated with the colour of the French flag on November 14, 2015 in London, England. Several landmarks across London have lit with the red, white and blue of France's tricolour flag in tribute to the French people following yesterday's terrorist attacks. At least 127 people have been killed and over 200 injured, 99 of which are in a critical condition, following a series of attacks in the French capital. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images) (credit:Rob Stothard via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: The National Gallery is illuminated with the colour of the French flag on November 14, 2015 in London, England. Several landmarks across London have lit with the red, white and blue of France's tricolour flag in tribute to the French people following yesterday's terrorist attacks. At least 127 people have been killed and over 200 injured, 99 of which are in a critical condition, following a series of attacks in the French capital. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images) (credit:Rob Stothard via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Boys climb on a statue in Trafalgar Square as the National Gallery is illuminated with the colour of the French flag on November 14, 2015 in London, England. Several landmarks across London have lit with the red, white and blue of France's tricolour flag in tribute to the French people following yesterday's terrorist attacks. At least 127 people have been killed and over 200 injured, 99 of which are in a critical condition, following a series of attacks in the French capital. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images) (credit:Rob Stothard via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 14: Members of the public hold placard at the Trafalgar Square to show solidarity with France on November 14, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. At least 127 people have been killed and over 200 injured, 80 of which seriously, following a series of terrorist attacks in the French capital. (Photo by Tayfun Salci/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Candles and tributes are left in Trafalgar Square on November 14, 2015 in London, England. Several landmarks across London have lit with the red, white and blue of France's tricolour flag in tribute to the French people following yesterday's terrorist attacks. At least 127 people have been killed and over 200 injured, 99 of which are in a critical condition, following a series of attacks in the French capital. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images) (credit:Rob Stothard via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: The National Gallery is illuminated with the colour of the French flag on November 14, 2015 in London, England. Several landmarks across London have lit with the red, white and blue of France's tricolour flag in tribute to the French people following yesterday's terrorist attacks. At least 127 people have been killed and over 200 injured, 99 of which are in a critical condition, following a series of attacks in the French capital. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images) (credit:Rob Stothard via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 14: Members of the public hold placard at the Trafalgar Square to show solidarity with France on November 14, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. At least 127 people have been killed and over 200 injured, 80 of which seriously, following a series of terrorist attacks in the French capital. (Photo by Tayfun Salci/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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Police officers patrol as London's National Gallery and the fountains in Trafalgar Square are illuminated in blue, white and red lights, resembling the colours of the French national flag, in London on November 14, 2015, as Britons express their solidarity with France following a spate of coordinated attacks that left 129 dead in Paris on November 13. Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium. At least eight militants, all wearing suicide vests, brought unprecedented violence to the streets of the French capital in the worst attacks in Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings. The assault also left at least 250 wounded, 100 of them seriously. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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People hold a French national flas as they gather in front of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, central London on November 14, 2015, to pay tribute to the 128 people who were killed in multiple attacks across Paris on November 13. Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium. At least eight militants, all wearing suicide vests, brought unprecedented violence to the streets of the French capital in the worst attacks in Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings. The assault also left at least 250 wounded, 100 of them seriously. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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A woman stands with a tear in her eye in Trafalgar Square, central London on November 14, 2015, where people gathered to pay tribute to the 128 people who were killed in multiple attacks across Paris on November 13. Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium. At least eight militants, all wearing suicide vests, brought unprecedented violence to the streets of the French capital in the worst attacks in Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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People holding placards listen to speakers as they take part in a vigil for victims of the deadly attacks in Paris, in Trafalgar Square, London, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. French President Francois Hollande said more than 120 people died Friday night in shootings at Paris cafes, suicide bombings near France's national stadium and a hostage-taking slaughter inside a concert hall. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:Matt Dunham/AP)
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A man listens to speakers at a vigil in Trafalgar Square in London, following the terror attacks which killed at least 127 people in Paris last night . (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Wire)
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Two women attend a vigil in Trafalgar Square in London, following the terror attacks which killed at least 127 people in Paris last night . (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Wire)
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People attend a vigil in Trafalgar Square in London, following the terror attacks which killed at least 127 people in Paris last night . (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Wire)
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A woman attends a vigil in Trafalgar Square in London, following the terror attacks which killed at least 127 people in Paris last night . (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Wire)
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People listen to speakers at a vigil in Trafalgar Square in London, following the terror attacks which killed at least 127 people in Paris last night . (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Wire)
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People hold a French national flag whilst listening to speakers at a vigil in Trafalgar Square in London, following the terror attacks which killed at least 127 people in Paris last night . (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Wire)
Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary Hilary Benn seemed to rule out supporting airstrikes in Syria in an interview with the Independent on Sunday.
He argued bringing an end to the civil war in Syria was the priority when it came to defeating Isil.
Mr Benn said: “Because the vacuum in which Isil/Daesh in Syria thrives is a consequence of that civil war.
“Therefore I hope that the talks that are taking place really will redouble their efforts to say, look we’ve got a find a way of bringing this to a conclusion – we’ve got to bring this to an end.”
Speaking on Sky News this morning, Mr Benn said: “You are not going to defeat Isil/Daesh in Syria just by dropping bombs.”
Also during an appearance on Sky News, Ms Abbott said Labour backed a "diplomatic solution" to the Syrian civil war, which would in turn weaken Isil.
She said: "We discussed this at party conference and we have a policy. We can only agree to bombing Syria if there’s a UN resolution, also, and this is my particular concern, if there’s a plan to deal with the refugees that will result from further military action.
She added: "Yes, it’s a game changer in that it makes the need to resolve the civil war in Syria even more urgent than it was."
The UK Government has repeatedly said it would not push for a House of Commons vote on extending the bombing campaign into Syria unless it had cross-party support.