UK supports potential fall of Assad regime and calls for political solution

The UK government has expressed support for the reported fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner stated that the situation is serious and emphasized the need for a political resolution in line with UN resolutions. A rebel offensive has reportedly taken control of Damascus, prompting the UK to work on evacuating its citizens from Syria. Rayner noted that plans were in place to assist British nationals before the recent developments. Rayner highlighted the impact of dictatorship and terrorism on the Syrian people and the region. She called for a government that acts in the interests of the Syrian population to ensure stability.