This is not a good moment in British politics, but there have been worse times. And it is no part of Starmer's growth plan to deport talented teachers with a real desire to contribute to our country.

They don't seem to be banning Agatha Christie so I assume they believe murder is normal but sex isn't.

Fiscal rules can be useful. But the Treasury always attaches more importance to them than they deserve. And something which can be broken with impunity on a regular basis isn't a rule. It's a target. Much more important is whether the public finances are sustainable.

"The most important political question on which modern times have to decide is the policy that must now be pursued in order to maintain the security of Western Europe against the overgrown power of Russia." - John Mitchell (1838)

Dear England is not a play about football. It's about race and leadership, which is why it's so great and why people who don't like football should nevertheless see it.

It's probably a mistake to believe that richer voters prioritise low tax over better public services.

I worked very closely with Chris when I was running the Audit Commission. In my view he's a very good appointment. Just the sort of Cabinet Secretary Starmer urgently needs.