Cronus the SpiderThe new defence secretary kept a pet tarantula called Cronus in his Chief Whip’s Office.He said: “I’ve had Cronus since he was a spider-ling, so I have a very paternal sort of approach". “It’s very much the same sort of love and care that I give to my spider as I give to all MPs.” Apparently MP Nadine Dorries on a recent visit said: