“The truth is that modern governments sit at the head of a well-funded security apparatus. They are told that foreign military adventures put domestic populations at risk and they give them the thumbs up anyway.”

Scottish comedian and writer

Frankie Boyle is a Scottish comedian and writer. He first came to wider attention as a regular panellist on Mock the Week from 2005 to 2009, and later created and starred in his own television projects. His work includes Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights on Channel 4, Frankie Boyle's New World Order on BBC Two from 2017 to 2022, and Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland in 2020. He has also toured and released stand-up specials, and his often provocative humour has drawn public controversy.