"Everywhere else is going to have electric self-driving cars while we’re saying things like “how many goats for a barleycorn of ale, innkeep”", James Felton said.

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He looks set to build a lavish outbuilding containing a private pool, gym and tennis court at his Grade II listed private country manor.

“The vegetable garden is both an act of protest and a way to feed my staff during this tough time.”

In the wake of the case, the Commons Standards Committee found five Conservatives, including his wife, had breached the code of conduct over an “egregious” attempt to influence his legal proceedings.

In the mood for a deliciously fragrant dish? Try these Tandoori chicken drumsticks and enjoy with tasty peach chutney as a dipping sauce.

Scottish students do not pay tuition fees in Scotland, and Northern Irish students benefit from a lower tuition fee cap in Northern Ireland.

The SNP’s culture spokesman John Nicolson joked it was “just as well there are no homosexuals in the arts sector” as he made reference to the issue when welcoming Ms Dorries to her new post.

“It would have broken my heart, I couldn’t have watched the diggers turn up."