Guardian reveals Labour MPs set to vote for UK bombing Syria

The Guardian has published the names of 27 Labour MPs they believe will – or would – support the Conservative motion to approve UK strikes in Syria.

They are:

Heidi Alexander

Hilary Benn

Tom Blenkinsop

Chris Bryant

Vernon Coaker

Ann Coffey

Mary Creagh

Simon Danczuk

Michael Dugher

Maria Eagle

Natascha Engel (but can’t vote as deputy speaker)

Jim Fitzpatrick

Caroline Flint

Mike Gapes (would vote, but is unwell in hospital)

Dan Jarvis

Helen Jones

Alan Johnsn

Chris Leslie

Holly Lynch

Siobhain McDonagh

Lucy Powell

Jamie Reed

Angela Smith

Gisela Stuart

Chuka Umunna

Tom Watson

John Woodcock

The Guardian reported that a further five Labour MPs may vote for the motion, but have not finalised their decision yet.

One of them, Dame Margaret Beckett, has now confirmed her support for the government motion, taking the total Labour MPs supporting a bombing campaign to 28. Another, Yvette Cooper, has also confirmed her support for the government. 29 Labour MPs voting with the government now.