Back to the Commons. Today, 10 amendments to the Rwanda Bill had come back from the Lords and we rejected them all. The voting started at 2000 and finished just before 2200. What the Lords would do next with the Bill was anyone's guess.
NEW arrivals to the UK should take an integration course, similar to that used in Germany, says the chairman of the Equality and Human Rights’ Commission.
Lady Falkner told the Sunday Telegraph that we’ve missed a trick in the last 20 years.
Another busy day at the office. First, my morning jaunt in the park, after which I cycled in to the Commons, which is always a risky exercise as everyone seems intent on running you over. Other cyclists are the worst!
Out for an early morning run and then to the office in pouring rain. After running through the papers and correspondence, I headed to the Wilson Room for another session of our Defence Committee.
Back to the Commons for what looks like a busy week. Today was spent catching up on constituency matters and correspondence. I also spent some time drafting a speech for tomorrow's Budget debate. I estimated I'd only have about five minutes to speak, so worked on that basis.
As we mourn the tragic loss of life in Israel and Gaza, the Prime Minister reminded us last week of the need to fight extremism and heal divisions, so I start today by remembering the Muslims who died in two world wars in the service of freedom and democracy.
