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Gimli.

What's going on?

We need to talk.

Prime Minister.

General Livingston.

As Chief of the Defence Staff, you should know that I ordered MI6 to locate

doctors being held hostage in French Guiana.

I know that breaks normal protocol, but President Toussaint authorised and then

aborted a French rescue mission.

I gave our agent on the ground permission to pursue the two Jeeps that

doctors were loaded into. I've kept it close.

May I ask why?

One of the hostages is my husband.

I'm being blackmailed.

Someone sent me a video of us in Washington.

Did you share it with anyone?

Are you really asking me that?

No. Listen, I'm sorry.

What are they in one?

They're demanding Dalton's resignation.

I know we don't have a significant presence in the area, but there must be

rescue scenarios.

Black Ops team.

Air support for any kind of British mission would take 48 hours to mobilize.

And even then, sending our military into a French territory would be impossible

to hide.

You'd need Toussaint's clearance.

What made her pull the mission?

We were about to send in a rescue team, but they threatened to go public with

the video, so I called it off.

Get secret service to trace the message.

Shut them down. I can't have anyone who works for me know about us.

They have her husband.

For Christ's sake, you have to do something. They took him on French soil.

They're controlling my response, so I can't help her.

Right now, I don't even know who to trust.

Then you shouldn't have come here. It's too much of a risk.

I don't have anyone else to talk to about this.

You know what's at stake here.

If Desmarais and his far -right thugs take power, I have to win the election.

You cannot let them do this to you.

Help me.

Even if you were able to buy us the two days we need, I can't promise that we

can keep this mission a secret from the French.

Then I have to convince Tucson to change her mind.

Come on, I know they could take a look at your phone.

One of the people you protest with?

They want to see me buried.

But I don't.

Vivienne, listen to me.

I'm on that video too.

Give me a few hours.

Vivian, it's Abigail.

We've been over all the rescue scenarios. There's no way of bringing

alive without your help.

Whatever's happened, whatever's going on, we need to keep talking. I'm running

out of time.

Right on, Tilly.

My husband was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in January.

He's been responding well to the chemo, but three weeks ago they told us they

couldn't source a supply of medication for him.

He's been going downhill ever since.

We've been trying everywhere but all the patient liaison officers we speak to

say they're out of stock and he can't wait any longer.

He's just getting worse.

He's 48 years old and without chemo he's going to die.

You know, I voted for this government, for Abigail Dalton, because she said she

was going to put the NHS first.

But what's the use of more nurses if they don't have enough drugs?

Morning, all of us, shall we?

Where the fuck is Tucson?

She's ignoring my calls.

My son is missing.

MI6 located his truck by a satellite.

They found blood, but no body.

Even so, we have to assume he's dead. So what do we do now?

The kidnappers will reach out again. The deadline is 1 p .m. And that's it? We

just wait?

We can attempt to de -escalate the situation and appeal for a peaceful

but you cannot negotiate.

You need to neutralize the power they have over you.

By letting Alex die?

By choosing your country over your family.

That's the job.

Tell the cabinet they need to know.

No, it will undermine my authority in the middle of a national crisis. The

longer you keep this a secret, the worse it will be when the news gets out.

You have to tell your ministers.

Is the deal possible with President Toussaint?

Not unless we're willing to let the French immigration officers enforce UK

borders. She's trying to secure a deal that appeals to the hard right.

We're a sovereign nation. We police our own borders. Yes, that's exactly what I

told her. But if she's immovable, then... You simply can't allow the

dictate terms.

We're already getting it in the neck from the mail for taking in the

Refugees.

Look, I'm simply saying... It's noted, Dan. Thank you.

There's rumours circling Whitehall that Tucson left the reception rather

abruptly last night. Is there something else going on we should know, Prime

Minister?

Nothing that's relevant to this conversation.

What's next?

Sylvie, you really shouldn't... That's classified, Sylvie. You shouldn't even

in here.

I know about the deadline.

That they're going to kill someone. I am so sorry. I didn't know she was going

to be... Oh, it's not Aisha's fault.

You lied to me. You said as soon as you knew anything, you'd tell me.

We were just trying to verify a location.

Bullshit! Don't talk to me like that.

Aisha.

What happened?

There was a French rescue team en route, and then Presidency's not changed their

mind about sending me. Why would you do that? I don't know.

What do they want from you?

They want me to stand down.

So you're going to have to do that?

They took him because they think that I will give in if it comes down to a

choice between this job and my family, but they don't know who I am, who we

Your dad was with me every step. the way to get here. He wouldn't want me to

surrender. Not until we were out of options.

You can put any kind of spin on it you want, but if anything happens to Dad,

I'll never forgive you.

Who is he? Must be MI6.

He came to rescue us.

I need your help.

Okay. She lost quite a bit of blood front and back.

Trace, search the med kit for Stelox, Hemcon, and an IV.

Hey.

Hey there, Malik.

My doctors.

Can you tell us your name?

It's Tom, my Tom.

Hey, Tom.

I'm going to help you, okay?

I've got Stalox, but no flu, so... Okay.

Find the extra wound on the back, all right? And apply as much pressure as you

can. Got it.

Stalox.

Tom, this is going to hurt, okay?

Stay with us, Tom.

You're all right.

Did you hear that?

They're British.

What does that mean?

It means that someone's gone through a lot of trouble to get rid of my wife.

Someone's following me.

What?

The men from last night.

Which men? What's that?

When I left your place.

Your step -mom's security.

I see one of them now.

Why is she doing this to me? It's all right. You're okay. You're okay. No, no,

no. It's not all right.

First she'd come to your flat at fucking 3 a .m. and now this.

Me and Vivian were in a relationship.

What?

It didn't last long, but it was real.

She's your fucking step -mom?

How?

It worked for a few weeks on our campaign, and it was crazy and intense,

think in a weird way we maybe needed each other.

This is some fucked -up thing to do with your dad, right?

But I'm not making any excuses, and I did feel something, but it's in the

Seth, I love you.

And I really need you.

You have to believe that.

Prime Minister.

I'll be in the car.

I couldn't tell the Cabinet, not yet.

I need more time. To do what? To make a deal with Jussan. I'm going to speak to

her at this event.

I have to convince her to change her mind. The mission was set and then she

backed out. And I want to know why.

She's playing hardball to try and win an election.

Well, then if I give her what she wants, maybe she'll help me bring Alex back.

You heard Ogilvy. The knives will be out the moment you make a concession on our

border security. And that's all she's interested in discussing. Then I'll

negotiate. You are badly compromised. This is why you have to tell your

ministers. No one in your position... Nobody's in my position.

Prime Minister.

I cannot properly serve you if you won't take my advice. For Christ's sake,

Kofi, how many fronts do you want me to be fighting on? I'm not fighting you.

I've been trying to help you.

But by continuing down this path, you leave me no alternative.

So you're going to quit in the middle of all of this? I have 22 years on the

clock and a reputation I am damn proud of.

But it's clear my counsel is of no use to you.

I know you've been shopping around for my replacement, so maybe you'd like to

expedite that process.

are attending the electric vehicle exhibit in central London, one of

public appearances they will be making over the coming days.

Prime Minister Dalton intends to negotiate a number of issues... A

that transcends borders but driving us towards sustainability.

This aircraft is powered entirely by electric... I've been calling your

all morning. We need to talk.

Not here.

It has to be now. I'm out of time.

Now, these are...

Fairly fascinating piece of kit. Basically, you're charging from one

another.

If I allow you to put your border forces on UK soil, it will ruin me

politically. What's great about this technology is that it can be deployed

absolutely anywhere.

Isn't that right?

But I have no choice.

It's wonderful.

Now... I'll do it.

I'll give you what you want.

If that's what it takes.

I can't.

What do you mean?

That's what you came here for. You want the bloody deal?

Take it.

How do you address the challenge of reducing the charging time? The

of the process is paramount for its widespread adoption, no? Indeed, that is

crucial aspect of our electric revolution.

If you want to humiliate me and go back home, that's fine.

Help me bring him home.

I'm begging you.

No, bigger problems around charging are political and logistical.

This isn't a negotiation tactic, then.

Why did you stop the mission?

I want you in that situation room with me when the deadline expires.

Because if any of those doctors die, then their blood will be on your hump.

Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Such a pleasure to meet you both. Thank

you very much. Pleasure.

I need

to see her.

Tell me that having Saskia followed wasn't your idea.

You might trust her. I don't even know her.

You came to me and I offered you help, so here it is.

Whoever sent that video used the dark web SMS gateway, so they were able to

their location.

Okay, we're done.

You're on your own now.

I'm sorry.

For all of it.

If I let them take me down, then my enemies win.

You used to believe in me.

I'm not the one who changed.

Stay away from us.

Keep your head in the game, Sylvie.

Sorry. I'm joking.

Can I ask you something?

About Mum?

Of course.

Do you trust her?

Where's this coming from?

There's something you want to tell me, sweetheart.

You can.

It's just you and me.

Whatever it is, you can tell me.

And we'll fix it.

And I'm gonna kill Dad.

Who is it?

Sylvie.

Prime Minister.

How long?

Expecting to hear from them any time now.

I have a foreign office negotiator waiting. I'd like to bring them in. I'll

doing the talking.

Are you sure it's wise to give them that kind of access?

I don't have any cards left.

They've sent a link.

Accessing it now.

They've got 80 % He's still alive.

Now we have another hostage.

You really shouldn't be fucking with us.

So what's it going to be?

I need to know who these people are.

Tell me who you are and why you're doing this.

No more time. Say goodbye.

Wait.

Stop.

Don't do this. Let me help you. I can help you. You said you wanted my

and now you have it. I'm here.

Tell me what your grievance is.

And we can talk about it. Just you and me. No intermediaries.

I'm listening.

Resign and it's over.

You can make us all safe.

It's up to you.

Give me more time, please.

I love you.

Trust you.

Whoever these people are, OK, it's their betrayal, not yours.

I know about the deadline. Get off me!

I need to speak to my mum. She can't talk to you. You can't be here right

Why don't you go back upstairs, OK?

I'll be with you in ten minutes, OK?

Time's up.

Dad? Sophie!

Dad!

Where are you going?

Sophie!

Get away from me!

Sophie!

Get away from me!

Stop this.

These people haven't done anything to you. This is about my wife, not them.

Please, we have families.

I have a daughter.

They start being honest with each other.

Well, every single one of those hostages are dead.

Someone's threatening me.

They sent a video during last night's reception when we were in the room

together.

It appeared on my phone and then it was gone.

No trace.

A video of what?

I can't say.

People die and that's...

My husband? What do you mean you can't say?

If you tell me, then I can help you.

So that's why you put the mission?

We're both being blackmailed.

If I help you get Alex back, they'll go public with what they have on me.

And that will be the end of my presidency.

Whoever these people are, they're betrayal, not yours.

What do you mean by that?

You can only betray someone who you have an allegiance to.

I think the kidnappers are British.

If we stand together, then we are a force.

If I help you, they'll destroy me.

And there's too much at stake for my country. People I care about will get

Either way, I lose everything and... You have no part in it?

It's my choice to save myself and my family.

You need to make your own.

We have a leak.

I have a source that has given me information related to your husband.

I understand that Alex has been taken hostage with a group of British doctors.

I also know from my source that you've been given certain demands in order to

secure his safe release.

A military operation was orchestrated with the French and then shelved, is

true? And if so, why?

Who's your source?

You know, I can't say. What is it that you want? A closer relationship with the

press office?

Better access to me?

That doesn't seem to be my problem.

Any situation like the one you describe would be classified.

It's an issue of national security.

Our lawyers don't see it that way.

It's in the public interest.

Even if it risks the loss of innocent lives?

Is that... Confirmation.

According to my source, if it's left up to you, they're all going to die.

They've shot two already, haven't they?

Our legal team are clearing this for print and the story will be on

front page.

You are, of course, entitled to give your side of the story.

Would you like to address the allegation, Prime Minister, of your

used as leverage to force your resignation?

No comment.

You kept this secret from everyone.

You were meant to be the politician people could trust. Zadie, Mr. Kingsley

leaving now.

We will issue a denotice to the Times, tell them it's a matter of national

security. They'll find a way round it. They'll publish online outside of the

You can't stop him.

But we could get ahead of him.

Make an announcement tonight.

Put an end to it.

When you say an end to it, what are we ending exactly? What are you going to

say?

The only thing that I can say.

Abigail, you cannot resign.

You cannot give them what they want.

Thank you.

Let's go live now to Downing Street. Good evening, Prime Minister.

Good evening.

We received a call from your office requesting the opportunity for you to

address the British public directly.

I apologise for the haste of all of this.

I hope as I explain the past 36 hours, you'll understand why I've been forced

into this position.

As some of you may know, my husband, Alex Anderson, is part of the charitable

organisation Medicines Sans Frontières.

He recently flew to French Guiana

alongside a team of British doctors.

I last spoke with him on Thursday morning, after which time I received

Toussaint. But what is she doing to us now? Have we been warned?

No, it's Jean -Gilles Decrette who just fell on us.

This negotiation was made with the intention of negotiating a short -term

that would see France help supply the UK with drugs to alleviate the acute

shortage we're facing.

It's not possible, we have to stop it. Call Domago, now.

Precisely.

Negotiations had begun.

when we received the news that my husband and three other doctors had been

kidnapped. We received a video on my daughter's phone.

Alex reading out a message from his captors.

My daughter saw the look on her father's face, and I don't think she'll ever

forget that.

The video was a demand for me to resign the office of Prime Minister in return

for the safe release of Alex and his fellow doctors.

They are targeting me.

They have weaponised my family, my husband and my daughter.

Everything in my body, every instinct as a human is telling

me to give them what they want.

I want my husband back and my daughter wants her father back.

But I cannot give in to them for the sake of my country.

I will not be threatened.

I will not negotiate.

And I will not resign.

Some people might struggle to understand that.

They might think that I'm cold or unfeeling.

But these people will stop at nothing if I resign.

No one in a position of authority is safe. No family member, no child, no

one.

They're all fair game.

And I know that because these individuals have been bold enough to

President Tutsong.

She offered military support to retrieve the doctors from French territory, but

her offer was rescinded when the captors contacted her and made threats.

And do you know what the kidnappers are using to try and influence President

Tussauds? Are any of her family in danger?

At this moment in time, I don't know the details, except that they have been

tying the hands of the French to frustrate our attempts to bring the

back home.

As a result, two of Alex's team have now been murdered.

What's she doing?

Saying back?

I've informed both of their families.

I have no idea.

You're on the grind for this express reason.

No surprises.

We misjudged Dalton.

You misjudged her.

If she won't leave, then it's time to up the ante.

I'm coming home.

But your husband could also be a casualty.

That's surely an impossible situation you find yourself in.

I want more than anything to have my husband home and to get the two

doctors back to their families.

But my loyalties are to this country.

I will not allow it to be held to ransom.

And anyone who thinks that I would has badly underestimated me.