David Cameron attempts to woo back Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister forced to personally intervene amid fears the gulf state could withdraw its ambassador

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David Cameron welcomes Saudi foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal to Downing Street in 2011
(Image credit: Akira Suemori/AFP/Getty Images)

David Cameron has sought to repair damaged relations with Saudi Arabia following fears that Riyadh could withdraw its ambassador from the UK.

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