An early morning run and into the Commons. The Queen's Speech continued, but was delayed by a number of Urgent Questions (UQs). I attended the first, which was raised by Tobias Ellwood. He wanted an update on the Turkish invasion of northern Syria.

Dear Colleague,

When people voted in the EU referendum, they voted for a better future for this country. But years of delay and indecision by politicians means the change they hoped for hasn’t yet been delivered.

An extraordinary day really, as the State Opening of Parliament was carried out amid a swirl of political intrigue and following the longest session of parliament since the Civil War. In high winds and lashing rain, I headed to London on my motorbike, getting there in one piece, thankfully.

Last month, I wrote to you setting out the details of the government’s significant investment in schools over the next three years. Today, I have announced what this means for schools and local authorities.

The Turkish assault in northern Syria continues amid widespread condemnation. The Kurds in the firing line are the very same people who bravely fought Islamic State jihadists.

GET Brexit done.

How often now do I hear that call to arms, and no one wants this more than the fishing industry.

The presence of a super-trawler in British waters last week highlights what is so wrong with the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

Just as we all predicted and feared in the Commons on Tuesday, the Turkish military has launched airstrikes in the Kurdish region of Northern Syria.

The House had been prorogued but I had a meeting with the PM at 1400 so went in to the Commons after a morning run. The protesters were still there, of course, and the rubbish continues to pile up. At 1315, I met with other colleagues for a pre-meeting and then we all wandered down to No 10.

Sir, It is time to stop hounding former soldiers for alleged misconduct on operations in Northern Ireland and elsewhere decades ago. Consultation and prevarication have gone on for too long.