Barack Obama last night threw David Cameron a political lifeline by following his lead in giving US politicians the chance to veto air strikes on Syria. In an unprecedented move, the President said he was determined to bomb Syria – but not until Congress voted on the matter. In theory, as Commander-in-Chief of US forces, he could ignore any Congress vote against military action, but having invited them to do so it is considered highly unlikely. President Obama has declared the US should take military action against Bashar Al-Assad's regime Speaking at the White House rose garden, President Obama said he would seek congressional backing for any intervention
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President Obama has said the US should take military action against Syria
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But he wants to put plans to a vote in Congress before launching attack
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Decision throws political lifeline to humiliated David Cameron
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Source close to the PM says it 'vindicates' his choice to go to Commons
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UN weapons inspectors left the war-torn country this morning
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They have taken samples of evidence to be analysed
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