January 15

Politics calming.

 After years of upheaval ending in the farcical and dangerous brief reign of Liz Truss, comparative calm has come to our political scene.

The frenetic days have mercifully given way to a quieter more adult, reasonable approach by the new prime minister and leader of the opposition.

Even Prime Minister’s Question time   Is interesting and often instructive.

Mr  Sunak is proving to be  thoughtful and forceful while Sir Keith Starmer is an effective speaker and advocate.

Both have their eyes on next year and a general election that could decide their and the country’s long term future

They need to combine caution with practical ideas and policies.

It is an intriguing time.