Last Wednesday (27th February) over 50 MPs and Peers came together to run the ‘Westminster Mile’ around St James’ Park for charity Sport Relief.

I took part with my researcher and we enjoyed a slightly more leisurely mile than some of the other parliamentarians. This was an excellent example of the way that parliament can generate media attention for important causes, particularly as this was more of a ‘fun’ activity than those we are usually involved in.

Sir Steve Redgrave started everyone off and I was pleased to meet him after the race, although felt like a Liliputian in his shadow. Tory MP David Davies was first past the post, with a number of other MPs and Peers hot on his heels.