It is parliamentary recess and once again, Reform is making all the running. Having successfully rebuffed Labour’s plans to cancel council elections yesterday, today they announced their long-awaited shadow cabinet.

The first four members of Nigel Farage’s team were unveiled at a press conference, with each stepping out on a podium to deliver a four-minute speech. The format resembled a game show like the ‘Weakest Link’ or ‘Take Me Out’. Each of the quartet was introduced, given a spotlight and then had it turned out when their time was up. Robert Jenrick was named shadow chancellor; Zia Yusuf was handed home affairs. Richard Tice, meanwhile, got a souped-up business, trade and energy portfolio. New girl Suella........

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