It turns out my mild-mannered, brilliant brother Nick Gibb has a secret past helping to bring down Communism in the Soviet Union. Who knew? Apart from me and my wife Liz, who he recruited to follow in his footsteps.

Amazing progress.

Every primary school pupil should be taught Mozart telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/2…

Incredibly sad news.

Very pleased that the wonderful Simon Schama has deleted a tweet accusing my friend Robin Simcox of extremism. Robin is an inspired choice to lead @commissionce and mainstream voices should not be misled by predictable Islamist smear campaigns against him.

Well done to my Government Communication Service colleagues who produced ‘The UK Vaccine Story’ published a day ahead of the news that more than half of the UK’s total population has received a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine. youtu.be/xiCq-SkiYAY via YouTube

We are now inviting anyone aged 42 or over and those who will turn 42 before 1st July 2021 to book a COVID-19 vaccination. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our national effort. When you get the call, get the jab.

Having spent most of my career at the BBC, I am delighted to be joining the Board as the England representative. gov.uk/government/new…

Covid: Will UK vaccine success keep virus at bay? such a great article by ⁦Nick Triggle⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/health-57…

Two exciting new job opportunities at the Jewish Chronicle - Political Editor and Digital Editor. See below for details. cisionjobs.co.uk/job/103600/the… cisionjobs.co.uk/job/103601/the…

Class.

The BBC has published a 10-point plan focused on impartiality, editorial standards and whistleblowing, designed to help develop and safeguard staff and improve output across all BBC services.

Outstanding journalism (and bravery) from Quentin Sommerville. The BBC at its very best

A brilliant appointment. Chris is the perfect ambassador for the BBC - fair, impartial, decent, with bucket loads of character.

Just rejoice at this news. #mot #lufc

One of the most extraordinary things I’ve ever seen. Amazing.

I’m proud of the BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue whose amazing live reporting from the Trump rally captured the full significance of events. He kept his composure on air and somehow found and interviewed the key eye witness to the gunman’s actions. Gary embodies the BBC at its very best.

Congratulations to my brother Nick Gibb on his knighthood. During his 10 years as Schools Minister, England rose from 10th to 4th in the world for reading, and from 27th to 11th in maths. Now that’s an achievement.