Tory generations divide. The 24 Conservative MPs who voted against the Government’s 0.7 per cent aid cut plan.

No fewer than seven former Cabinet Ministers revolted. But they were joined by only one 2019 intake member.

“It is absolutely vital that we proceed now with caution.” The Prime Minister’s Covid statement. Full text.

“We’ve come to a stage in the pandemic when there is no easy answer or obvious date for unlocking.”

“We must take a careful and a balanced decision.” Johnson’s statement on the July 19 reopening. Full text.

“Legally enforced restrictions… inevitably take their toll on people’s lives and livelihoods”.

European football. Who needs an elephant when one has Bob Blackman?

“2-0 England is my prediction by the way”, he said in an e-mail received by ConservativeHome at 7.53am yesterday morning.

“The last thing I would want is for my private life to distract attention.” The Health Secretary’s resignation letter.

“I want to reiterate my apology for breaking the guidance, and apologise to my family and loved ones for putting them through this.”

“We have been surprised by the EU’s willingness to resort quite quickly to threats”. Lord Frost’s Königswinter speech.

“We do have a challenge…it is to respond to the new political configuration here without falling into the trap of statism.”

The 49 Conservative MPs who voted against the Coronavirus Regulations

That’s the biggest Covid rebellion since December 2, when 53 Tory backbenchers opposed the tiering plan.

“I do think it is sensible to wait just a little longer.” The Prime Minister’s Covid statement. Full text.

“By being cautious now we have the chance – in the next four weeks – to save many thousands of lives by vaccinating millions more people.”

Leadsom awarded a damehood in the Queen’s birthday honours list

The awards are understandably concentrated on the fight against Covid-19, but Oliver Lewis and Earl Howe are also recognised.

Johnson and Symonds marry – a photograph of the happy couple

MPs including Thérèse Coffey and Vicky Ford congratulated the couple as the story broke yesterday evening.

The Queen’s speech: A summary of the legislation and proposals announced today

The Union, an advanced research agency and a commitment to better housing featured in the plans today.

Fleet wins the Conservative selection for the Chesham and Amersham by-election

He was running against Olivia Seccombe, from the National Farmers’ Union, and Nikki da Costa, Downing Street’s Director of Legislative Affairs.

Cummings claims Johnson tried to halt the “chatty rat” inquiry – because it would cause him “serious problems” with Symonds

He denies being the source of leaks about it and Dyson; is silent on the Saudi-related leak about Newcastle United.

“We have abandoned our people.” Mercer is sacked – and accuses Johnson of letting down Northern Ireland veterans.

“I have fought and bled alongside them…and I have a duty to stand alongside them.”

‘We give thanks, as a nation and a Kingdom, for the extraordinary life and work of Prince Philip’. The Prime Minister’s tribute – full text.

“Her Majesty said that our country owed her husband ‘a greater debt than he would ever claim or we shall ever know’ and I am sure that estimate is correct.”