Theresa May said today she was holding urgent international talks.

Theresa May spoke to President Trump and President Macron of France today as she decides whether to agree to British military action against President Assad’s regime in Syria.

The prime minister is caught between MPs demanding Britain takes part in swift retaliatory action after the apparent chemical attack in Syria on Saturday and those in support of her wish not to go ahead without parliamentary authority.

The Commons does not return until Monday, yet US and French strikes may take place before then.

Mrs May said today that the suspected chemical attack in Syria was “barbaric” and that she was also holding urgent international talks.

“Obviously we are working urgently with our allies and partners to assess what has happened on the ground. If this