I had been due to head to the Commons, but a number of factors, including the fact we were on a one-line, led me to remain in Dorset, heading to London in the evening. There was a lot going on, both in the constituency and up in London.
Sainsbury’s become biggest supermarket to implement a ‘Buy British’ section for online shoppers in third big success for a campaign supported by Richard Drax MP.
My column (on the website) today follows the chaotic scenes in the Commons on Wednesday night. It concerns the future of our democracy and this rise in intimidation and threats against MPs, and others in the public sector, are worrying.
The weather today rather reflected the political mood following last night's chaotic scenes in the Commons. The Prime Minister said Sir Lindsay Hoyle's decision to depart from convention during a debate on the Gaza conflict was "very concerning".
Oh dear! Not the most dignified days in the Commons. The day ended in chaos, but more of that later. An early morning run and then a savage haircut - a hangover from my army days - began a rather damp day.
A busy day, beginning with a fascinating session in CR16. A sub-committee of our Defence Committee heard evidence from a panel of academics and analysts with specialisms in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Defence.
I am writing to update you on the next steps to deliver the Government’s plan for farmers, which the Prime Minister has announced today at the NFU Conference.