Zola, the Pension Minister’s hound was lost in Haggersden. But Zola has been found. We will forgive “late comms” on DB funding , there is more rejoicing in the Borough of Hackney over one dog that is found…well done Zola, well done chipping, well done the Birdcage and well done the search team.

The full story is revealed by exploring Guy Opperman’s twitter feed.

Late comms due to #Zola doing a 15 hour walkabout ⬇️🐕

Am available as a guide to all the dog parks, dog support groups, coffee shops, kebab stalls, vets and pubs of North London after an overnight crash course 4/ https://t.co/r6MOB0jhHR

— Guy Opperman (@GuyOpperman) July 26, 2022

And there’s good news for drinkers in trendy Columbia Road.

Thank you to #Zola’s new favourite pub, the #Birdcage on Columbia Road who rescued her and gave her a bed for the night.

Ps There is money behind the bar tonight for a Zola and Tonic for the regulars
PPs Get your dog chipped!! pic.twitter.com/UhFbzfMdk7

— Guy Opperman (@GuyOpperman) July 26, 2022

Happy though the ending is, it’s clearly been a tough couple of days for our Pensions Minister.

Still missing #Zola

Got loose near the edge of Haggerston Park, when walked by a friend.
99% certain she has run scared into streets she does not know. Likely to have lost her tag, but has collar / chipped. Checking vets/ pounds. All help gratefully appreciated #DogsOnTwitter https://t.co/rtA8wb5zRk

— Guy Opperman (@GuyOpperman) July 26, 2022

All’s well that end’s well. We know Zola as candidate for parliamentary dog of the year, let’s hope that Guy Opperman will be in post to share with us pension people more of this canine madness that is a welcome relief to the diurnal grind.

Zola in rural Northumbria