One of the paragraphs in the 2019 Conservative general election manifesto included the words: “We will continue to be a country that is a champion of the rule of law, anti-corruption efforts and a rules-based international system.” Since then a minister has been in the news over links to donations from developers and favourable planning decisions, yet remains in post. Elderly patients were sent home from our hospitals in their thousands without being tested for Covid-19 leading to outbreaks and, tragically, many deaths in these homes. No-one has accepted responsibility. Now incredibly the government appears set to breach an international agreement they themselves signed only a few months ago. This will cause severe and perhaps lasting damage to our nations global reputation. Eastbourne will be aware I did not have a high opinion of Mr Johnson as I had serious concerns over what sort of government we would have with him as Prime Minister. He has met my expectations precisely.