One of the most controversial state visits to Britain of recent times began officially yesterday with a royal welcome, set against a backdrop of protest placards.
Not that it matters in the great scheme of things, however, I cannot help but wonder whether Mark Thomas was inspired by Brookes or whether it was the other way around?
"It's really important to show opposition to this disgusting hypocritical state of affairs where governments, rules of law, human affairs and democracy are cast aside to worship a barrel of oil".
