John Cryer Mp, Leyton And Wanstead

I write my column this week in the midst of press interest about supply of PPE and other contracts during the pandemic.

So we head into autumn and winter with the prime minister’s recommendation that we “search for the hero inside ourselves” ringing in our ears.

I am sure the vast majority of readers are relieved that life is returning to a version of normal following the hardships of lockdown.

In recent days, one issue has dominated my emails – Dominic Cummings!

The expansion of Heathrow airport has been ruled unlawful by the Court of Appeal in a victory for climate campaigners fighting to block controversial plans for a third runway.