Dear Robert,

Re: Planning system for the rural economy – Rural Business APPG

First up was our weekly conference call with Dorset Council. These calls with senior officials, councillors and MPs has proved extremely useful and informative. Then it was down to Weymouth on my bike.

Good afternoon,

Two weeks ago, I updated you from this podium on the progress we had made as a country against coronavirus.

And in many ways that progress continues.

The number of patients admitted to hospitals is still falling, and now stands at just over 100 each day.

THE on-going disturbances in the US are worrying.

What began as legitimate protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police, has now morphed into something much darker.

A glorious sunny day. Coronavirus has raised its ugly head again with the Government announcing that separate households would not be allowed to meet indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight.

A busy day dealing with constituency matters and casework. A long run in glorious sunshine kept the mind active! There's a lot going on and the news on the jobs' front remains bad.

This Government recognises the vital roles that the cultural and heritage sectors play: they drive our soft power and tourism; they generate billions for the economy; they level-up our towns and cities by offering enriching experiences and boosting civic pride; and they employ thousands.

With cases of coronavirus on the rise again, the PM defended the 14-day quarantine on travellers from Spain. Mr Johnson said the government had to be "swift", and hinted at further action against other countries if necessary.

Travel chaos has ensued after the UK updated its advice against all non-essential travel to Spain to include the Balearic and Canary Islands, following a rise in coronavirus cases.

I am writing to you regarding the decision to remove Spain from the list of countries and territories from which international arrivals are exempt from self-isolation requirements, and the reasoning behind this.