Years later his son Beppe knocked on my parents’ door on a house visit. Although he did not ask directly (he is too much of a gentleman) it was clear that he would appreciate their vote.

Do you think Eddie was preparing the way for his son to get our vote?

Yes, Tonio Fenech was magnificent. Can you imagine JPO in his place?

There would have been a deluge of tears or some mad hysteria, the result of too much tea.

Yes, a limited edition of Tonio’s clock. The replica of a replica.

Free with a full tank of fuel.

I just hope the switchers realise that with Labour in government anyone can be dragged before Evarist’s inquisition.

The man’s on Facebook.

Not on your nelly, dear Maryanne. You shouldn’t even think of it.

Is he hell! He’s bloody useless.