Diary - call goes out for 250,000 volunteers 25th March 2020 Another day in the coronavirus saga. With resources at full stretch, the Government launched an urgent appeal for 250,000 volunteers to help the NHS... Diary
Diary - a day asking questions around the coronavirus 24th March 2020 London was even more sombre this morning following the PM's stark message last night. I drove down empty streets as I headed to the Commons. It was almost... Diary
Diary - unprecedented emergency legislation is debated 23rd March 2020 Lock-down! I never thought I'd hear that word in peacetime Britain, but the PM felt he had no choice, so this evening made his stark announcement to a stunned... Diary
Diary - we will pay people's salaries, says Chancellor 20th March 2020 We knew there was to be another announcement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, but no one could have guessed how far his measures would go. At about 1715 today, at... Diary
Diary - hording is unacceptable and unnecessary 19th March 2020 It was a day spent on the telephone, writing emails and dealing with enquiries. Each statement by the Government raises many questions and people are turning in... Diary
Diary - schools to shut on Friday 18th March 2020 Hurray! Today felt spring-like as I sped around the park early morning. However, there was the most unusual feel to the place as I was virtually the only one in... Diary
Diary - another £330 billion boost for business 17th March 2020 Another extraordinary day, ending with a further boost to the economy - a £330 billion boost, to be exact! After a routine morning, if such a thing exists right... Diary
Diary - have to take this day by day 16th March 2020 Another extraordinary day. The coronavirus continues to make its presence felt. The PM announced drastic new measures, urging everyone to work from home if... Diary
Diary - attending a planning conference 13th March 2020 Off to Cerne Abbas this morning for a conference on planning and housing. Organised by CPRE, their was an impressive range of speakers throughout the day. I... Diary