- Today's "few notes on this register" bought to you via train wifi
- A new House of Commons register of interests has been released and uploaded to TheyWorkForYou theyworkforyou.com/interests
- A few freebies in the gift section, but going to pick on this international gift from Paddy Power to go to World Darts competition www.theyworkforyou.com/interests/ca...
- Not particularly saying this is good or bad - but as a "freebie type" you sometimes get these briefing + free tickets combo www.theyworkforyou.com/interests/ca...
- Free Liberal Club memberships for Lib Dems have renewed for the year
- And to keep making this point, I know this for security - but having the prime minister's security structured as a gift from the venue (rather than a public expense) - makes it impossible to adopt stronger standards on freebies.Feb 3, 2026 12:38
- I don't accept "I think it's bad (and a political liability) that gambling companies are giving MPs nice days out" really needs to be in the same conversation as "prominent politicians have security concerns".
- It hasn't avoided bad publicity (in part because of follow-on failures to recuse from related decisions) - and has a political cost in being unable to take a stronger line. bsky.app/profile/alex...
