I fear that most Tory politicos will regard Boris Bunter as the only viable winner of the next election. I fear they may be right.

Stodgy Starmer has put on some better performances recently, but mainly inside the Westminster bubble only. I note that Wes Streeting has almost become Labour's cuttin' 'n' thrustin' dynamic poster boy. I can't stand him myself, but the charm offensive (and sure-footed gift of the gabness) was on show big-time last night on Newscast (for night-owls only). The three presenters certainly fell for the charm and, cosily, gave him free rein. Labour do like to shove him to the front...