We are though far closer to the Medieval than the Classical world - in a place of apocalyptic dread, frenzied self-doubt and a security riven by faltering contingencies.

Outstanding levels of migration continue under a ‘Conservative’ government.

As the US brokered peace in Ireland, Britain was sidelined.

Neither the Government nor its opposition understands that we have a crisis because there is too much energy demand, and not enough supply.

We will be educated on the horror of this sort of war.

Perhaps a policy that looks on the face of it a foolish adventure of the post-Cold War liberal hegemonic type could in fact be a wise strategic move.

An America built on the English ideas of individual freedom and liberty couldn't help believing that the world wanted to adopt the same values. The Taliban had other ideas.

It is up to we the people to be in control of our political process, to make sure that our representatives are the ones effecting change and not the judges sitting on the bench.