Her Majesty's Government: "We recognize the new Syrian opposition but they have much to do to win the support of the Syrian People!"

"... Britain on Tuesday recognized Syria's newly formed opposition coalition as the sole representative of the Syrian people, ... Foreign Secretary William Hague told parliament he took the decision after he met coalition leaders in London...
"On the basis of the assurances I received and my consultation with European partners yesterday, Her Majesty's Government has decided to recognize the National Coalition of the Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces as the sole legitimate representative of the Syrian people,..They have much to do to win the full support of the Syrian people" he added...."