Certainly looks it :) Not so much a mandarin as a satsuma.

She moved from the general policy unit and is now attached to a Minister as their personal treasury (not political) policy advisor. 👀

Yes. It was quite delicious.

Btw I thought your comment re Russians was exactly right and I’m glad you didn’t change it to Soviets. I swear to God we should have gone over there in the mid 90’s and put our boot on their throats and kept it there.

Ashes start tomorrow and yet here you are…being flippant. Is this the prep England need? IS IT PARIKIAN?

Every day is nice in Devon.

Oh god, that’s so symmetrical:)

Thank you

Well. It does involve ingredient quantities.

Yes. Beef Bourguignon.

No, just you. Weirdo.

I’ve ordered the map which should be with me this week, so lunch anytime from next week onwards? Could also do early supper if more convenient

This would be good for when we go to Suffolk?