This really is a Micky Mouse government isn’t it. We must be the laughing stock of the world for this 🙄 “Army cuts leave tanks without commanders British Army cancels training to operate battle vehicles amid budget shortfall” The British Army does not have enough commanders to operate its main battle tanks after crucial training was cancelled to save money. Soldiers and officers at the 3rd (UK) Division – the UK’s premier armoured war-fighting unit – were due to qualify later this year as tank commanders on a Cyclone exercise. But the exercise was cancelled at the end of the summer to save money, and soldiers were unable to complete their training. It left the Army without a full complement of Challenger 2 tank commanders, The Telegraph understands. Tank commanders are the most senior and experienced rank within the armoured vehicles, and the only person qualified to issue instructions and lead their crew into battle. The Army is understood to have around 150 working Challenger 2s, but it is believed that up to 50 do not have fully qualified commanders. An Army source told The Telegraph: “That means only around 100 tanks can be operated, which is a third left [out of] operation” Morale in 3 Div [3rd Division] is at rock bottom because what is the point of being in an armoured division if you can’t train? “The Army doesn’t have surplus people – you train the right amount of people to do the jobs they need to do. If they aren’t trained, then the unit they are in can’t function, and this will reduce our operational output.” When Healey became Chancellor I thought we had seen the end of this stuff happening, obviously not.

Monday morning with the Met Office. It's getting hot in here... and hotter. Heatwaves in 2056 will reach 45 degrees in Britain. Unless we invest a whole lot more, a whole lot faster. We know the science. We have the solutions. Now to hold fossil fuel industries to account and #votegreen. @TheGreenParty @heatwave76to26 @parents4futureG

Is it time to legislate; if a change of leader is forced by its own Party then a General Election must be called. That would stop the constant churn and focus all politicians on delivery, instead of work place politics. These endless ‘house of cards’ games would end and the country would benefit. Let’s legislate to focus minds.

Ed Miliband at it again. Sky reporting.. “U.K. planning to slash emissions by 87% by 2042. The 87% reduction is measured against 1990 baseline levels. This is how they will do it. **Home Heating: Around 50% of homes will need to switch out gas boilers for electric heat pumps. **Transport: Three-quarters of all cars and vans on UK roads must be electric. **Dietary Shifts: Public meat consumption needs to fall by 25% and dairy by 20% compared to 2019 levels. **Aviation: Air travel demand will require stricter management, and airlines must shoulder the costs of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) Critics, industry groups, and political figures argue that an accelerated 87% emissions cut by 2040 presents major risks to the UK’s economic growth, employment landscape, and international competitiveness. Because the “easy” wins - like closing coal plants - are already achieved, the remaining targets require restructuring core sectors of the economy” Thank god there’s a GE in 3 years to overturn this cobblers.

💥ISC has revealed the government is withholding Peter Mandelson’s vetting file despite not having authority to do so. In extraordinary intervention, the powerful committee has criticised government over its handling of release of papers - effectively accusing ministers of failing to comply with parliament’s will. theguardian.com/politics/202…

Angela Rayner broke the law, Richard Tice didn’t. Angela Rayner is a big state socialist. Richard Tice isn’t. Angela makes her money in the public sector, from tax payers. Richard Tice built his wealth almost entirely in the private sector. Rayner is a character in Animal Farm, guess which one?

Today marks the national Covid-19 Day of Reflection. Every one of us was impacted. My thoughts are with people who experienced loss and still carry the effects of the pandemic. We also honour the dedication of our NHS staff, key workers and volunteers who helped us through.