I'm planning to spend more on overpaying my mortgage to offset lower rates for savings, but it's a fine balance.

My local MP is distributing leaflets without Labour red colours. It's all dark green instead. Exactly the same as the previous Tory MP only a couple of years ago. Does not suggest confidence in public opinion on leadership.

This is one of the best of his I've seen. I particularly like the robot, naxi and poorly disguised Russian.

Newcastle is an excellent airport- light, airy, quick to get through security (usually no wait), easy to navigate- just very chill. Only wish it flew to more destinations. Had to go via Manchester and Edinburgh to get to Copenhagen last week.