Angela Rayner welcomes reported fall of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad

UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner welcomed the reported fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after rebel forces seized control of Damascus. She noted that Assad's regime had not treated the Syrian people well and emphasized the need for a political resolution. Rayner stated that the UK government is working to evacuate British citizens from Syria. Russia confirmed that Assad has left office and the country, marking a significant shift in the Syrian conflict. The situation has led to renewed discussions about past UK military decisions regarding Syria. Some Labour MPs expressed regret over their party's opposition to military intervention in 2013 and 2015, while calls for a review of the terrorist designation of the leading rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have emerged.