Our Friends in the North

It appears that Our George is heading up North on Friday (21 November). He will be visiting Tony Blair's constituency in Sedgefield, Co. Durham, and having lunch with local constituents. It seems very likely that there will be press there for the photo-op of George and Tony sharing a pint.

Might be a perfect opportunity for any expats (or anyone else) in the North East or Scotland who won't be able to make it to London for Thursday... [Though of course we'd like to keep things to peaceful protest -Luke]

Of course, details are thin on the ground, but Sedgefield isn't that big - a cavalcade of limousines and very conspicous secret service agents will be easy to find. (Look for barbour jackets and wellies, they try to "blend".)

Around lunchtime, then?

Anyone who is interested could make contact through posting here.

Comments

[abdul]

I'm there!
I wonder if protesters against Bush will get relocated to "free speech zones" about a mile away from him. That's usually what they do in our democracy back home.

[Sarah Forrester]

I've been reading about those "Free Speech Zones"!! It sounds like a joke! Uh, I always thought America itself WAS a free speech zone.

[cyndy]

I am so pleased Bush has come to th UK it gives us chance to show our disproval and dislike for a War Monger but prehaps his large ego will not let him understand this . And for Mr Blair well all I can say is will he lay down so Bush can wipe his feet on him when he goes for dinner ?