Pack, pay and go to the Conference Hall for the last morning of debate and delight. The highlight is the much vaunted Leader’s speech scheduled for midday. Will he make it?

Yes – of course – Charles is a trooper and delivers a bravura performance.

Rush back to London on rail replacement to Wigan and West Coast Main line to Euston (7+ hours) for remainder of Mother’s Day. Actual remainder by the time I get home is about three hours ’til bed. But the kids are both nice to me and let me watch something I want on TV – almost unheard of.