Starmer urges G7 to be ‘cautious’ about next steps in Syria

The G7 has stressed the importance of protecting Syria’s territorial integrity following the overthrow of Bashar Assad (Hussein Malla/AP) - (AP)

The Prime Minister has urged G7 leaders to show caution in Syria following the overthrow of Bashar Assad.

Sir Keir Starmer told a meeting of the G7 leaders on Friday that “the fall of (Bashar) Assad’s brutal regime should be welcomed but we must be cautious about what comes next”, according to a Downing Street spokesperson.