Maria Miller MP (C, Basingstoke), chair of the Women & Equalities Committee, owns an eight-month-old male Cockapoo, above. The poor thing has already adopted her customary doleful expression. There’s a Kennel Club piece in which she answers silly questions – here. In response to the question, ‘Why should your dog be crowned Westminster Dog of the Year 2017?’, Ms Miller replies:
A Westminster dog has to love the world of politics! Ted is a great fan of General Elections as it gives him the opportunity to meet lots of people and visit new gardens when leafleting or knocking on doors. He loves his role as a key Paw-liamentary Companion.
Kate Smurfwit has a challenger…