It really was a trip that will be forever etched into my mind. I was utterly stupid and irresponsible to go. But I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
The death toll that can be laid at his feet is far greater than that attributable to ISIS and Al Qaeda.
The seriousness of the uprising can be judged by the severity of the crackdown. Over a hundred people are dead, and the internet has been shut down.
The odds are stacking ever higher against the man who has dominated his country’s politics for years.
It will be a significant step forward in keeping this heinous organisation from inciting hatred on our streets.
The country’s Prime Minister, Speaker and President, all stressed how much they would welcome working with the UK to encourage investment.
The killing gives Turkey’s autocrat the opportunity to make common cause with the Saudi prince’s enemies.
We are not just helping them – we are empowering them to help themselves. That transforms individual lives and helps the region to stabilise.
It won’t be easy but regional powers can make it happen if they make the right choices.
Her release will only happen without a far higher cost if we are to penalise the regime for its unacceptable actions and make them costly instead of profitable.
The Saudi crown prince is in a hurry on every front – if anyone is advising him to take care, then he is certainly not listening to them.
The goals of the young Crown Prince are broadly in line with ours. But we should be urging calm thinking and cool heads.
I voted Leave because I felt it would present chances to do things better. This is just such a chance.
To do so would mean more than staying in step with Trump. For no US administration could accept being bound into a UN system without a veto.