Well, the snow is falling heavily in Barking and Dagenham, and the gritters are out, spreading that quite expensive but cost-effective molasses coated grit – which we have have not turned purple.

The A13 is in trouble again, and those rear-wheel-drives are struggling in the ice. But, there is a fantastic East End spirit, which dictates that the people who work for our public services in Barking and Dagenham find their way into work so that our residents don't suffer.