'Not that the foreign secretary was trying to take any of the credit for the collapse of the Assad regime, but without the UK standing firm, the dictator would have been around a lot longer.' This highlights the complex dynamics of international politics and the impact of UK foreign policy in Syria.
'For now Lammy was standing by the ordinary Syrians. They had a right to decide their own future democratically.' This underlines the importance of supporting the rights of the Syrian people in their quest for democracy.
'Keir Starmer was seen as a man who would speak out against human rights abuses wherever he found them, yet did not address the significant issues around Mohammed bin Salman during his Middle East visit.' This calls into question the consistency of political stances on human rights.
'Starmer just put an arm round MBS, grovelling for Saudi investment. Offered to take him to a football match. Because that's what best mates do.' This illustrates the contradictions in political diplomacy where investment sometimes overshadows moral stances.
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