[Gayle]

You're absolutely right John, there are many many things far more important than politics. I hope your grandson comes through this.

I was just chatting to Maddie on the way home from the shops about how lucky I was when she was born - she was born with a cracked skull (more cracked that it should normally be when a child is born). My two friends who were pregnant at the same time had sons, one who had cerebal palsy and has sadly died since and one who had a liver problem and still has to go and spend time in Birmingham children's hospital for a few days every few months.

Our children are precious and my heart goes out to everyone who's child is suffering.