Don't let the buggers get you down!

Michael Mates MP (centre) flanked by George Young MP and

Caroline Nokes, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Romsey.

Sitting outside Westminster's Red Lion public house yesterday, who should I see pulling up outside the MPs private car park in a London cab accomplied by two most attractive ladies, albeit of a certain age? Step forward Michael Mates, MP for East Hants.
The Red Lion's patrons were doubtless surprised to see him reappear moments later at the wheel of a red Renault Clio despite having appeared to enjoyed a boisterous lunch.
In one fluid movement the car flew up Derby Street, narrowly missing the kerb before turning left and speeding off into the London traffic.
The two defense correspondent hacks from The Mirror sitting next to me looked far from amused as they exchanged a few choice expletives...