Libya crisis: Britain mulling no-fly zone and arms for rebels, says Cameron

Libya crisis: Britain mulling no-fly zone and arms for rebels, says Cameron"Britain is working on plans for a military no-fly zone over Libya and is considering whether to arm the opposition forces in the east of the country.

David Cameron, the prime minister, said the UK is 'taking the lead' on steps to isolate the 'illegitimate' Gaddafi regime.

In a statement to the Commons, Cameron said north Africa and the wider Middle East was at the 'epicentre of momentous events' sweeping through the region and that 'hopes and aspirations which have been smothered for decades are stirring'.

'For those of us who believe in democracy and open societies, [we] should be clear: this is a precious moment of opportunity,' Cameron told MPs.

He revealed that he has asked the Ministry of Defence and the chief of the defence staff to work with the UK's military allies on plans for a military no-fly zone.

And he suggested that the British government would consider arming the opposition, following violence meted out against protesters."