Rehman Chishti defected to the Tories in the early days of Project Cameron much to the satisfaction of the Cameroonies. He even starred in a video with Dave where, in a plummy accent, he asserted his working-class roots.

With the high level of support that he has from the likes of Francis Maude whom he advises on “diversity and ethnic minorities” it is no surprise that he got on the A-list fast track. Donal Blaney has gone in guns blazing…