The Inspector

Even one puff of a cannabis joint can lead to psychosis, according to research by doctors from two British universities.

He may not know it but Joe Public has just backed a massive increase in investment for adult social care.

How many famous Belgians can you name? I know it’s an old joke, but after being mocked by a Belgian man in Ghent last weekend who insisted that England’s only claims to fame are binge-drinking, Saturday night chavs and disgusting food like steak and kidney pie - his words not mine - I’ve got a bone to pick.

Whatever happened to Hazel Blears, fearless ultrablairite, unwavering disciple of the former PM throughout the Downing Street Wars between nos 10 and 11? She has, of course, gone to work for the old adversary as communities and local government secretary, but surely existing loyalties die hard? Well here's Gordon Brown in a speech last year:

Unsurprisingly, 98.7% of the press coverage surrounding new health secretary Alan Johnson has concerned the NHS. Johnson's union background has already marked him out as a potential bridge-builder between the government and health workers, who are fuming about a series of low pay deals this year and fatigued by the seemingly relentless pace of reform within the service.