Another fast and furious day. It began with a run, followed by a well-deserved croissant and coffee! Routine matters in the morning kept me busy until I dropped into the Chamber for the UQ on Northern Ireland (NI) and the on-going row about a border in the Irish Sea. Not being in the inner circle, I am not sure of all the facts, so I must be careful what I say. From the DUP's perspective, such a border, albeit for only 1% of trade between the UK and NI, is sufficient to cause great concern in the Unionist community. They ask, why should there be no border between NI and the Republic, but one between us and NI? From the Government's perspective, the Deal that the Prime Minister agreed required such a compromise, although NI can vote to leave the arrangement every four years. But, here again, is the rub, and I raised it with the minister with a question. To leave the arrangement a majority vote is required, rather than cross-community agreement, and the DUP fear that the Nationalists and Sinn Fein will always outvote them to remain in the EU, ensuring that NI is treated differently to the UK. Having served out there on three occasions, I am very aware of the sensitivities and can see the dilemma. I know that the Government is in talks with the DUP to try and resolve this. Meanwhile, the Queen's Speech continued for its last day, with votes coming on it and two Labour amendments at 1700. To our relief, we won all three! The climax of the day came after that when Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg rose to his feet again and announced we'd be calling for a general election on Monday with another vote. He also offered more time to discuss the Withdrawal Bill but only on the basis Labour would support a December general election. It seems unlikely, not least because scores of Labour MPs trooped into their Whips' office recently urging the Party NOT to go to the polls. Can't think why! Over in the Europe, the EU is now considering whether to extend the 31 March deadline for leaving. I suspect they will give us another three months. That's more rancour and division. We must get Brexit done.