Tanni Grey-Thompson goes back to her roots as she looks forward to life in the Lords
Why is it that on the day of a momentous occasion for me, I always have stark reminders not to get above my station, and about what really matters? I spent Friday morning – on the day I was appointed a working peer in the House of Lords – driving to Durham, where Carys, my eight-year-old daughter, was competing in a swimming gala. She didn't win but competed really well.
