Chaos in Scotland! The search had begun for a new first minister of Scotland following Humza Yousaf's announcement of his intention to quit the role. I don't think many Scots will be shedding too many tears at his departure, nor at the disintegration of the SNP. Both have failed Scotland spectacularly, not least with their obsession of independence. Hopefully, it means that this obsession will be parked for some years to come and whoever takes over can concentrate on the issues that really matter. Up to London for me and into the office for a post weekend catch-up with my special team. The main Government business was the Post Office Offences Bill, with the SNP getting their proverbials in a twist as compensation and the like fall within their jurisdiction. They did not like that. I had been invited to have a drink with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, which I attended, along with several other colleagues. I am delighted with the increase in defence spending, although he and I both know that more is needed at this dangerous time for our nation. I then headed to Dining Room A where Suella Braverman had organised a dinner to say farewell to Sir Bill Cash. Thirty four of us attended a very happy event, with some excellent speeches. For the first time, Sir Bill was speechless and I think quite overcome. His lovely and devoted wife, Biddy, was there too. What a rock she has been for the 40 years Sir Bill has been in Parliament. In other news, people have set up camp in Dublin as the Irish government raised concerns the UK government’s Rwanda policy was driving the flow of migrants across the border. Sky news reported that Premier League clubs had agreed in principle to a form of cap on squad spending ahead of regulations being formulated. And the US secretary of state hoped Hamas would accept what he called Israel's "extraordinarily generous" offer for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal.