SAM USHER

Sarah and I know one of the five sailors captured by the Iranian government. Sam Usher, who is 26, is one of the sons of a very dear long-term friend of ours. He's one of the most likeable, sunny and capable people you could meet, and has already had much to cope with in recent years. Our phoneline isn't working so we can't ring them, but our thoughts are with the family: not least his partner and very young son.