And now for a brief moment of levity

The Prime Minister’s aide, Mr Bedingfield, finally got himself a date today.

Congratulations, Mr Bedingfield – she’s not quite Miss Thake, but she looks to be the perfect match.

P. S. I really do hope it’s not that well-built Lucienne Bugeja with the excitable red hair again, the one who works in your office. She’s a married lady. You’re seen with her so often that people have begun to talk. Imagine what they’d say if either of you were glamorous. Lucky you’re not.