Guido was perusing the Betfair political markets and suddenly lost his enthusiasm for gambling. It seems all so boringly predictable. Sarko will be Presidente, Blair will go in the summer, Brown will be PM. Only the deputy leadership looks a bit less predictable.

It also has some characters, Hain and Blears provide a lot of comedic potential. Guido feels we should know more about these people and their campaigns – well not the campaign issues so much as the campaigners themselves – we’re not interested in policy. So co-conspirators, email Guido with titbits and gossip.