In which von Stratton woos Effie and Trump flatters Fudge.

In which Mandy realises Potty may have arranged to meet up with a former flame in New York and determines to reignite their own passion.

In which Mandy is able to join Potty at the climate conference in New York and bumps into Effie at the airport.

In which Steve Cannon completes his memoir, reflecting on his life and facing the life-changing consequences of the fateful 2016 referendum.

In which defections, the prorogation of Parliament and Potty's 'do or die' mantra spiral out of control and the PM may well be forced to 'die in a ditch'.

In which Brexit matters are boiling over and the Speaker oversteps the mark.

In which champagne is used to stem the flow of disloyal colleagues, Dr De'Ath  crosses the floor and Mandy acquires a cute dog.

In which Ben wields his power and compels Mathew Shrove to be interviewed by the feared Neil Forthright.

In which Ben realises the aggro he'd face as the newly appointed PM's chief advisor and his son, Peregrine, seals his own fate.

In which Ben tries to stop the leaks and Parliament is prorogued - or not.