Guido understand’s that Allegra Stratton is the new Newsnight political editor, a welcome successor to Michael Crick. She actually started years ago on Newsnight, before going on to the Daily Politics and This Week in the not too distant past. She hails from the left whilst sharing a pillow with the Spectator’s James Forsyth, which provides her with a reality check. She will be a fresh, younger face for late night political telly. Guido will try to stay awake…