Parliamentary authorities have informed estate users that a “significant water leak” in the corridor opposite Strangers’ Bar and the Gents’ loos has led to the localised water system being shut down. Last month legionella was detected in the showers, which shut off all the hot taps until clunky filters were installed. Because of this new leak all of the heating in riverfront rooms and corridors on the ground, principal, and upper committee floors will be off. Just as the temperature hits minus one…
The Commons Chamber will still have heating. MPs might suddenly develop an interest in legislation this afternoon…
Speaking at his speech on how to achieve “progressive capitalism” Wes Streeting fired a dig and Andy Burnham:
“Bond markets are not bond villains and fiscal rules matter.”