Airstrip One

A Following Wind

Australia has just signed an agreement with the United States to co-operate on missile defence. It is unclear if Blair will be giving Sydney Harbour a wide berth on this matter.

Expect him to follow Australia's example.

To the joy of our select readership, I shall take up Marillion's song and remain "Incommunicado" for a fortnight whilst I join the Totty Inspectors for some prospecting.

(23.01, 8th July 2004)