SNP MPs have taken to Twitter to voice their opposition to bombing IS in Syria after 57 of Scotland's 59 MP voted against the air strikes.
The first UK air strikes in Syria were carried out hours after MPs voted in favour of the UK extending its air strikes in Syria.
MPs voted by 397 to 223 last night in favour of extending British action to quash IS, also known as Isis, Isil and Daesh, from Iraq into its Syrian strongholds - a majority of 174.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Angus Robertson, leader of the SNP at Westminster, had confirmed ahead of the vote that the party's MPs would oppose David Cameron's air strike plans.
The SNP's MPs have now voiced their disappointment at the outcome of the vote on Twitter.
I don't know how to tweet at Syria directly, but this is what I want to say to them. #DontBombSyria #NotInMyName pic.twitter.com/jajpJuAAjH
— Jordan R.A. Mills (@JRA_Mills) December 2, 2015
Voting done. It appears we are going to war. #NotInMyName #SadForSyria
— Carol Monaghan MP (@CMonaghanMP) December 2, 2015
Very dark night in parliament.Will never forget the noise of some Labour and Tory cheering together at the idea of bombs falling #SyriaVote
— Mhairi Black MP (@MhairiBlack) December 2, 2015
Thanks 2 all of u who have sent me such kind messages. It's been a hard day + I was disappointed to only have 3mins to speak. #SadForSyria
— Philippa Whitford MP (@P_Whitford_MP) December 2, 2015
Westminster votes for air strikes. Add your name and make your voice heard: https://t.co/fuLlzIJMA9 #SyriaVote pic.twitter.com/TwRejydmS5
— The SNP (@theSNP) December 2, 2015
If you disagree with tonight's vote for airstrikes, you can make your voice heard here #SyriaVote https://t.co/2K9cFsUTPS
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) December 3, 2015
Debate over. Voting done. I voted against UK air strikes. Hugely disappointed that the opposing view has won the day.
— Stewart McDonald MP (@StewartMcDonald) December 2, 2015
And that's that. After ten hours debate parliament votes by 397 to 223 to step up war in Syria. No plan, no strategy. It'll not end well!
— Tommy Sheppard MP (@TommySheppard) December 2, 2015
SNPs @AngusRobertson: majority Scot MPs against...jets from Lossiemouth to drop bombs...in a normal country armed forces wld not be deployed
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) December 2, 2015
Commons getting ready for 2nd vote on Syria bombing - Tory / Labour / LibDem majority of 174 #Scunnered #SorryScotland
— Douglas Chapman MP (@DougChapmanSNP) December 2, 2015
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