Cameron and Sarkozy: Keep no-fly zone on the table

Prime minister David Cameron and Nicholas Sarkozy wrote a joint letter to the European Council's president, supporting tougher action against Libya. The letter said:

"We support continued planning to be ready to provide support for all possible contingencies as the situation evolves.

"This could include a no-fly zone or other options against air attacks.

"The world is witnessing on a daily basis an unacceptable continuation of violence and repression in Libya.

"It is clear to us that the regime has lost any legitimacy it may have once had.

"To stop further suffering of the Libyan people, Muammar Gaddafi and his clique should leave.

"France and the UK are committed to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya.

"When the Libyan people win their fundamental rights, we should be ready to support them with the necessary assistance and co-operation."