Ian,
No one is going to singapore, no one is going to do overtime, no one is feeling compassionate towards the company! Very soon we will step up the action a peg.
I know you have friends in high places but you need to realise the outcomes of your allegiances. You also have a job to do and you need to advise accordingly. There will be no winners unless this comes to an end quickly. You surely realise this.
It's time for it to end now before it gets out of control, the damage sustained will not be recoverable in the foreseeable future.
Tell Geoff it's over and negotiate a outcome.
I am sure you read these comments and I hope you take note of these words.