Has there ever been a time when the BBC license fee seemed more indefensible? Our national broadcaster cannot keep us all happy, for sure, but the past week has tested the patience even of those of us who are broadly on board.
Time for a change: Do the Tories stand a chance against such a potent political motto?
Instead of trying to claim that everything is splendid, the Conservatives should immediately concede that many aspects of public life aren’t working well – and that government does not have all the answers.