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
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