Flying start

Busy day. Following Justin's resignation from the Council, Highgate by-election campaigning started in earnest today.

That meant an early start to go over to our Campaign HQ, which already has a real buzz about it. By-elections always generate a lot of enthusiasm - even if the tasks aren't always the most scintillating, it's great to get everyone together and it really helps the time fly by.

Took time off from the campaign to go over to White Hart Lane, where Spurs put in an outstanding first half. Only one goal to show for it though and we had to survive a fairly poor performance in the second half - and a truly abysmal performance from referee Lee Mason - before Robbie Keane sealed it with his 100th Spurs goal.

Why was Jermaine Defoe captain today? No idea. He's a great player, albeit not quite at the top his game at the moment. But it's hard to think of any Spurs player worse suited to the job of captain. Anyway, as I've said before, Michael Dawson should be our captain.

After the game it was back to HQ, then I got home an hour ago and am just about to watch Match of the Day.

Tomorrow will be an early start to go delivering in Highgate - I'm happy to, to make sure we elect a Lib Dem to carry on Justin's good work. I worked particularly closely with him on the CCTV scrutiny review that I chaired - he was a very active member of the panel and a pleasure to work with.

A busy six or so weeks ahead!