Conservatives should be careful not to assume that all Hindus are Thatcherites in waiting. Some regard standing up to Modi, and keeping his anti-Muslim politics out of Britain, as much more important.
Joe Root is not the only captain of an English institution who should be asking themselves about the value of their staying in their position.
While pubs and restaurants are happy with the Government’s latest move, there has been backlash from the sports industry.
How prepared are we for strict social distancing for the forseeable future, compulsory masks, closed leisure facilities – and a semi-functioning economy?
We need to allocate funds from the Sports Premium and the Sugar Tax to open up school sports facilities and playing fields.
To be told that next time he visited Arsenal he’d be “using the turnstiles and paying for the privilege” was a cruel humiliation unacceptable in a normal working environment.
We need to redefine our purpose, move forward with our global partners, unite the UK – and defeat Corbynism.