The cockapoo of work and pensions minister Mims Davies has clinched the title of Westminster Dog of the Year and will celebrate his victory by attending ministerial meetings.TJ, 10, proved age is no barrier to excellence as he confidently pranced through the annual competition, held in London's picturesque Victoria Tower Gardens.Organised jointly by Dogs Trust and The Kennel Club, Westminster Dog of the Year has been running since 1992 and is an opportunity for MPs to highlight the role dogs pla

The cockapoo of work and pensions minister Mims Davies has clinched the title of Westminster Dog of the Year and will celebrate his victory by attending ministerial meetings.TJ, 10, proved age is no barrier to excellence as he confidently pranced through the annual competition, held in London's picturesque Victoria Tower Gardens.Organised jointly by Dogs Trust and The Kennel Club, Westminster Dog of the Year has been running since 1992 and is an opportunity for MPs to highlight the role dogs play in society.This year's theme was responsible ownership and the MPs involved had campaigned hard, canvassing for votes from the public before presenting their dogs' heroic deeds and acts of devotion to a panel of judges.Cocker spaniel Cadi of Labour MP Anna McMorrin (Cardiff North) came second, followed by Labrador Bertie of Tory MP James Daly (Bury North).After receiving the award, Ms Davies told the PA news agency she would like greater flexibility in allowing TJ to accompany her to Westminst