As the day has unfolded I have received ever worsening reports of what has gone on in Algeria. It is likely that there is worse news on the way and my thoughts go out to the families of all the hostages at this time. Now is the time for the PM to be behind the desk in Number 10 coordinating our response, trying to track down the hostages and their families and doing all he and our specialist teams can do to assist a very fluid situation.
