Deputy PM Oliver Dowden launched the “Prepare Campaign” today – a new government website telling the people how to prepare for the worst – stock up on torches, tinned food and bottled water. Just hours before Sunak announced a snap election on 4th July…

The helpful website tells Britons they must make themselves aware of risks in their local area, which is the best “escape route” from their home, and what to do in a “national crisis” – including nuclear attacks and cyberattack that cuts off the internet. In which case, a website won’t be much use. Impressively Thick of It, even for Team Sunak…