I got the result I wanted but I fear for the future of British politics if we do not change our electoral system which, on the basis of a low turnout – evidence of widespread disenchantment with politics – produced a result which fails to reflect the realities of our political landscape. I say this, even though one of the losers in this respect was Reform, a party with which I profoundly disagree. But the under representation of the Greens also concerns me. Oddly, for once, the Liberal Democrats would appear to have won seats roughly proportional to their support in the country. All of Sir Ed’s bungy jumping and stunts have paid dividends.

And here’s the thing. It really wouldn’t cost very much to make the change.