PM mobilizing British public for new campaign in Iraq , mindful last one was widely opposed . David Cameron has been cautious about whether air strikes might be extended to Syria . UK military is stretched . Units still deployed in Afghanistan , defense spending is squeezed . Comment:
PM mobilizing British public for new campaign in Iraq , mindful last one was widely opposed . David Cameron has been cautious about whether air strikes might be extended to Syria . UK military is stretched . Units still deployed in Afghanistan , defense spending is squeezed . Dilemma is that any military action may hasten more beheadings of hostages , says Tim Lister .