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Ineffective correspondence with my MP continues. This the latest follows (note that I’m yet to have a personal reply just something standard from an aide, biggest giveaway that my original emails are never included in the response and email title is different. Oh, and that the responses are articulate).

“Dear Big Ted

Thank you for your previous correspondence regarding gatherings at Downing Street and the Prime Minister.

It is impossible to ignore or diminish the sacrifices made or the pain experienced by some families over the course of the pandemic.

I fully accept that those who make the rules cannot break the rules.

I agree with Sue Gray’s conclusion on page 8 that many of these events should not have been allowed to take place.

Given that these gatherings took place on the Prime Minister’s watch, it was right that he apologised.

I attended the Prime Minister’s statement in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon, and it is clear that there is more information yet to come.

If we want the facts then we have no choice but to wait for the conclusions of the Metropolitan Police.

I appreciate the strength of feeling on this subject and thank you for sharing your views and for writing to me.

It can be tempting to follow the stories given to the media but on this matter I feel it is my responsibility to look at the facts.

I always try to act in the best interests of my constituents and I shall continue to do this as I am sure you would want me to.

You can read a copy of Sue Gray’s report by clicking here.

You can also read the Prime Minister’s statement to parliament on the matter by clicking here.

Thank you again for writing.

Yours sincerely”

Part of me says to give up in frustration. The other part says that this man was knighted for “public services” last month and so the least that could be expected would be a response to the issues I’ve raised.

Pedantry is my energy