Classical concert-goers have welcomed one of the more unusual side effects of Covid – the cessation of coughing during performances. Thanks to pandemic paranoia, the contagious throat-clearing that typically accompanies recitals has all but vanished, as people fear the slightest wheeze will provoke a panic.
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.
