Another sunny day. I first had a chat to the Sun's new defence correspondent, Jerome Starkey. He's been a foreign correspondent for many years and was most interesting to talk to. Emails continued to come in on the Cummings' affair and I put my reply on the website. Some constituents were unhappy they had not receive a more personal reply but, with so many to reply to, that was not really possible, and there's always a risk that one reply might differ in some way to another, causing more angst. I then had a most interesting conference meeting with a small group of parliamentary friends and Jacob Rees-Mogg, Leader of the House. These meetings are always confidential and give us a chance to speak freely to each other on a range of topics. I can say that the House is planning to return next Tuesday. At 1800 I dialled into the weekly conference with the CCG. This is always interesting and informative and it was encouraging to hear that COVID does appear to have at least peaked. In addition, the SW is one of the least affected areas of the UK, thankfully. Encouragingly, the PM announced that groups of up to six people from different households would be able to meet outside in England from Monday. They can meet in gardens - in addition to parks - as long as households keep two metres apart. "These changes mean friends and family will start to meet loved ones," in what would be a "long-awaited and joyful moment," Mr Johnson added. The PM said it was possible because the government's five tests were being met. In world news, the US, UK, Australia and Canada issued a fresh condemnation of Beijing's new security law for Hong Kong. They say the international community has a "significant and long-standing stake" in its prosperity and stability. Worrying times for Hong Kong.