As they used to say about London buses: You wait for ages, then two come along at once.

Right now, here in the Disunited Kingdom, it’s a bit like that with North Korean defectors. It’s a rare treat to get the chance to hear these brave people speak. Also, living as I do far from London, and with a young family, to my regret I miss most of the few who do pass through.

This week my regret is double. I was kindly invited me to not one but two such meetings, and would have loved to attend both. Alas, prior commitments mean I can’t