I understand why people get angry with those not feeling compassion for the PM. But before castigating everyone and yelling ‘be kind’ maybe think about where their reaction comes from. Feeling compassion for someone who has been part of an ideology that has harmed you is hard.

It doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t, but it’s not necessarily the most instinctive response for those who have suffered under the yoke of austerity. And unfortunately SM means our instinctive responses can be out there before our more rational sides kick in.

At a base level, we often want those who have hurt us to suffer too. Many of us later come to the realisation that spreading pain does not ameliorate our own. But as an instinctive response, perhaps we too should ‘be kind’ to those who are too hurt to realise this.

I’ll end by sending all good wishes to Boris Johnson and his family and friends. I’ve seen someone I love fight for their life and it marks you indelibly. The more compassion we can all have for each other the better.