Pedalling a line

Top marks to the British Lung Foundation. They've succeeded where others have failed and managed to get MPs from different parties singing from the same hymn sheet.

Take this quote from the Tory MP John Baron, dated May 9: "I’m......delighted to support the British Lung Foundation’s campaign to encourage us to look after our lungs. We don’t realise how fragile our lungs are and what an important job they do in keeping us mobile and active."

The Tory MP Andrew Selous had a similar view on May 8: “I’m delighted to support the British Lung Foundation’s campaign to encourage us to look after our lungs. We don’t realise how fragile our lungs are and what an important job they do in keeping us mobile and active."

Labour's Andy Love said on May 13: "I was delighted to support the British Lung Foundation’s campaign to encourage us to look after our lungs. We don’t realise how fragile our lungs are and what an important job they do in keeping us mobile and active."

Labour's Hywel Francis (pictured) couldn't agree more in a press release issued a week after the event: "I am delighted to support the British Lung Foundation’s campaign to encourage us to look after our lungs. We do not realise how fragile our lungs are and what an important job they do in keeping us mobile and active."

It is a rare cause that unites politicians across parties verbatim - perhaps the BLF should have brought in a couple of tandems. You can find out more here or call the BLF Helpline on 08458 50 50 20.