A usually reliable source tells Guido that contrary to recent reports, Ms Truss is not getting divorced. “Liz told her husband the whole situation several months ago, and he loyally decided back then to stand by her. And yesterday’s publication of the (ancient) story in the Daily Mail (which they were half-expecting to happen at some stage) hasn’t changed that, especially as he is the father of their baby, who was born since he knew about the Field situation.”

Guido is happy to congratulate the happy parents.