Mo

Mo Mowlam, former Northern Ireland Secretary passed away last night after losing her extended battle against a brain tumor. Always straight-talking, honest and, together with Robin Cook, who also passed away not long ago, she was the strongest, and perhaps most influential anti-war voice in the UK. She was largely credited with getting the Good Friday agreement off the ground in NI, paving the way for peace there. In recent years, she was also Tony Blair's biggest critic, disliking as she did the americanisation of the UK political landscape. With both MM and RC gone, the voice of reason is in dire need of a new champion.

Tomorrow Cath and Dave are getting married near Reading. It will be great to see them, and also meeting up with Chris and Nana for the occasion. The only down side is having to wear a suit :)