distraction

The Lagan Valley assembly member also described it as a "disgraceful distraction".

Fox News welcomed the decision, arguing that Newsmax’s legal strategy is a distraction from its business challenges.

Holness denied any wrongdoing and accused the PNP of using the report as a "distraction" because, he said, the government's record was such that there was little the opposition could criticise.

He said "nobody is ever satisfied" with the files that have been released, adding that the call for more releases is a distraction from his record in office.

So this parade - with all the rhetoric about an old enemy, Japan - may be a welcome distraction.