Syria crisis: As it happened
Key Points
- British MPs rejected a government motion to support the principle of military intervention in Syria
- In response the White House said the US 'will continue to consult' with Britain - 'one of our closest allies'
- The five permanent UN Security Council members met briefly, but diplomats said they remain "far apart" on Syria
- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said his country will defend itself against Western aggression
- All times in GMT