It also assumes that all Reform voters are extreme. Many are just looking for competence and a bit more hope than Jenrick's colleagues chose to deliver

After a day of meetings with people it was always a great moment when we could bury our differences across a table with a round of drinks

Burley wouldn't approve of Jenrick because unlike Cameron he doesn't approach standing tall and ramrod straight with a steely look in his eye that would grace the pages of a Poirot short story

What a terrible end for probably a great potential. Addictions are an affliction that deserve more attention. People shouldn't suffer because of a minute's youthful rebellion

It's unlikely. They rejected Sunak but got him by accident when The Lettuce went manky in the fridge. It's unlikely they will change the habit of a lifetime and vote for colour. Perhaps if she was an impressive candidate that would sway a precious few, but essentially she's no better than Jenrick

They flocked to him, drawn by his witty charm and animal magnetism. The great and the good were in awe and stood in silence awaiting his words of wisdom.

By stealth too. I'd missed the price rise

Great news!

Did you decide in the end? Probably best if you survived the night or you'd miss the gossip around Strictly and you wouldn't hear the latest news from those has-been hacks about Starmer's socks bought with Tesco reward points

Is there no limit to the ingenuity of mankind?