As the ministerial reshuffle resumes, the appointment of Katherine Fletcher as Minister for Women caught Guido’s attention. The decision comes as a surprise as Number 10 had previously indicated the brief would be covered by Nadhim Zahawi. No doubt he’ll be devastated to lose the portfolio. The Guardian previously claimed “women reacted with dismay” to the decision to not have a cabinet portfolio – which seemed sexist. Man down…

Some interesting epidemiological theory from South Ribble MP Katherine Fletcher during her budget debate contribution this afternoon. Perhaps it would have been better for Fletcher to remain a quiet bat person…