It was always going to be an interesting day and so it proved. For me, it began with a run. I needed to have a clear mind! The morning flew past, made more interesting by the publication of the Sue Gray report. I noticed that several Opposition MPs had brought copies into the Chamber, no doubt to wave under the PM's nose. Starmer left the report for the PM's Statement that followed PMQs and instead stuck to the cost-of-living crisis. At about 1240, the PM rose to respond to the Gray report. He adopted the appropriate tone and apologised once again for what went on in four large buildings during the time in question. The report was not good and there was clearly no grip, allowing staff to behave inappropriately. The PM reminded the House there had been major changes, which the report acknowledged. Having read the report, I could find no evidence that the PM had lied, an accusation that is banded about by the PM's enemies and some sections of the media. A further investigation by MPs will determine whether the PM misled the House. For now, I think it's important we move on as there is much to cope with, not least a cost-of-living crisis and a war in Ukraine. The PM went on to face the press and then came to the 1922 Committee at 1700 to talk to his own MPs. He was greeted warmly and was genuinely sorry for the whole 'partygate' saga. At 1430, I attended a private session of our European Select Committee, which lasted about 30 minutes. I began to draft my speech for tomorrows' tribute to the Queen, in which I hope to speak. I also completed my weekly column for the Dorset Echo. We dropped to a one line whip at about 1630, so I left at about 1830. More information had come to the light over the appalling massacre at a Texas school. Apparently, the gunman gave three stark, chilling warnings before going on his murderous rampage. Yet another shooting in the US has once again raised the contentious issue of gun laws there. Personally, I find it extraordinary they are so lax, but of course the constitution gives citizens the right to bear arms. That may have been appropriate when the US was born, but surely those days are long gone and a review is desperately needed. Finally, we understood that Rishi Sunak would set out a package of measures to address the soaring cost of living tomorrow. I sincerely hope a windfall tax on the oil and gas industry is not among them.