Cameron is eager to launch strikes against Islamic State in Syria as soon as possible because he believes Britain cannot rely on other countries for security. However, his efforts to gain approval in the House of Commons have caused further division within the Labour Party. Corbyn accused Cameron of rushing into war and urged Labour lawmakers to reconsider their support for the government's military efforts in Syria. Despite the opposition, Cameron's cabinet has agreed on a motion to extend air strikes to Syria, in addition to Iraq, where British warplanes have been targeting since last year. The debate in parliament is expected to be thorough and last 10-1/2 hours. When asked about the likelihood of obtaining a majority, he responded, "Let's wait and see." Cameron is almost certain to secure parliamentary approval following Corbyn's decision to allow his members of parliament to vote based on their own beliefs, rather than being directed by party leaders. Reports suggest that approximately 50 Labour MPs will support the government, despite their leader's efforts to change their minds. Corbyn believes that Cameron's argument does not align with his party's principles, and he is urging MPs to independently consider the decision to involve British troops in another Middle East conflict without a clear end goal. Many Britons are hesitant to engage in expensive military operations in the Middle East due to previous failures in Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan. The British finance minister estimated that extending air strikes into Syria would cost "low tens of millions of pounds". However, following the Paris attacks attributed to Islamic State, some members of parliament who were previously against the air strikes now see them as necessary for protecting Britain from similar attacks. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon emphasized the "urgent need" for Britain to launch air strikes against Islamic State in Syria for the country's security.