The 1976 Piper Alpha disaster in the North Sea offshore from the UK and Norway killed 167 men, damages at that time estimated as about $2 billion. There had earlier been a major spillage near the Cornwall coast by the Torrey Canyon.

I don’t recall any attempts by British politicians - let alone leaders - trying to whip up anti-US sentiment.

Not once in today’s hearing have I heard any criticism of the US companies involved. No sign of any shakedown being attempted on them.

Who’s the pantywaists ?