Day 971

An intriguing letter from T in the morning. Wrote a 7-page reply straight away. Cashed up my loose change to take to the bank to pay Kays tomorrow.

All day there were rumours about the VAT vote, good at first but bad towards 10pm and just before the vote. Then it became clear that they were wrong; the Tories lost 319-311. About time too. A pity Citizen John didn't get up and say he would now take his case to the country. Roll on the Day.

Christmas shopping tomorrow.