Allowing Russia to become top dog in the Middle East has consequences for Europe – including Britain.
Putin is doing all he can to back an evil regime in Syria.
But her decision and other recent ones also raise the question of whether Ministers really hold sway in their own departments.
The safety of the British people cannot be trusted to politicians who simply try to wish away dangers like ISIS and Putin.
We see from Daesh attacks in Tunisia and the migrant crisis how important the country is to the UK. We musn’t give up trying to find a settlement.
Plus: Stingy Liberal Democrats. Stupid Owen Smith. And: at the Edinburgh Festival – and why those right-on comedians don’t get life beyond the M25.
Smith’s line on ISIS is a disaster.
Recall the navy. Send for marines. Learn from France’s willingness to deploy armed guards. Bring in a New Dover Patrol.
Human rights should be at the very heart of foreign policy.
Our vote was about delivering power back to the people, and removing it from distant powerful figures. “The Donald”, on the other hand, asks the people to give him the power.
Trump’s antics are a threat to the stability and peace of Europe.
On a recent visit, I found the Peshmerga grateful for our assistance but in need of more support.