On the 60th anniversary of its independence from British rule, the Government must do more to stop militia groups threatening the peace of the nation.
Let’s use ever-increasing intelligence – and stop the flow of dirty money out of poor countries.
An increase in refugees should be mirrored by a reduction in other migration. This won’t happen – and the Government is showing that it buckles under pressure.
But since this particular strain is expressed using the symbols of Islamic culture and Muslims’ identity, resisting it needs politics of exceptional subtlety.
The US and UK, along with other countries in Europe, are fighting to ensure that no one is persecuted for their religious beliefs.