Well, you could never say politics was boring right now. After a run through the park, I headed off to 3 Carlton House Terrace for Boris' launch, which was due to start at 1100. I got there early in order to catch up with colleagues and, out of interest, to see who was there. There were one or two surprises, encouraging too. At about 1045, after some bacon butties and coffee, we all filed into a room, where the main task was to avoid cameras and wires and to be aware of the many journalists present. Geoffrey Cox proved a popular warm-up act and filled the room with his deep, booming voice. Meanwhile, outside, we could just hear the pro-EU fella screaming his nut off about staying in the EU and expressing his view of Boris. I believe he's being paid to rant at us each and every day and it really is a credit to our free country that this has been allowed to go for years! Anyway, back to the launch. Boris gave a solid performance, with a typically enthusiastic speech. He took six questions from journalists at the end, most of which probed his private life and plain speaking. He dealt with them all well. We missed PMQs this week due to the launch and our European Scrutiny Committee was cancelled due to a Labour move to derail Brexit. For the second time, Corbyn, aided unbelievably by the likes of Letwin and Grieve, were attempting to take control of the Order Paper in order to put legislation on the floor of the House to prevent a no-deal departure from the EU. Grieve went one stage further, saying that he would drop the Whip and vote against the Government in a vote of confidence. This is shameful behaviour from a former, embittered minister. It was sad to behold. Fortunately, their attempt failed and the Government won by 11 votes. It must be noted that several brave and honourable Labour MPs voted with us. Integrity and honour do still exist - just.