have you changed your mind? no, there�*s no inconsistency here. really? there�*s obviously a huge distinction between an operation the like of which we�*ve seen in the last few days and military action, a sustained campaign, military action usually involving troops on the ground. that is recognised by everybody, national security must come first, there will always be urgent situations where parliament can�*t be consulted beforehand, but the principle that if there�*s to be a sustained campaign, if we�*re going to deploy our troops on the ground, that parliament should be informed, there should be a debate, the case should be made and there should be a vote, i do stand by that in principle, absolutely. but that small print was not in your promise that you may to your party, you didn�*t say, only in certain kinds of situations, so, are you saying that only applies if you�*re actually talking about boots on the ground? yes, because what i said when i made that pledge was that what i wanted