So Jim, you still refuse to criticise Russia and China for supplying all the armaments Assad could ever want, and blocking every attempt to take any action against Assad.
Assad is lucky to have so many friends like them, and you.

Do I excuse Britain selling him military equipment
No need Jim.
Britain never did.
Nor any anti riot gear.
What about the countries who do Jim?

British politicians said as far back as 9th of February that they were not going to get involved
Rubbish Jim.
The PM and the Foreign Sec. have done more than any other government to get something done.
I have posted much about it for your benefit.
You should read it.