The Times is running a story on Tory PPCs who are apparently involved in lobbying efforts ahead of the next election.

The Telegraph is reporting that Speaker Jon Bercow has made comments about the accountability of Lord Mandelson to MPs

Max Clifford is now representing Baroness Scotland’s former housekeeper, causing that story to run on another couple of days at least.

Oh, and on the last thread David Roe brings us this exclusive from his new home at the Scottish Sun: Glasgow North East by-election candidate for the Jury Team will be John Smeaton, the baggage handler who tackled suspects during the terrorist attack on Glasgow Airport. No odds on any but the big four parties with Paddy Power as of yet – what opening price do we reckon for such an outsider?

Morus