Chris Grayling’s record in office is well known: gaff after gaff, and none of them cheap.  So why would anybody, far less the prime minister charged with the responsibility of the safety and welfare of the country imagine for a moment that he is an appropriate person to sit on – far less chair – the Commons Intelligence Committee?

On the subject of the Intelligence Committee – their report on Russian interference is still awaited. Why?  What is the prime minister so scared of?  The truth, perhaps?