One problem with putting bankers in unrelated positions of authority, eg chairman of the BBC, is that their careers to date have been judged exclusively according to how much money they make. It’s very hard for them to understand why other factors matter. Like ethics & honesty.

Lee Anderson’s elevation confirms that, in Rishi Sunak’s government, lying, insulting nurses, demonising the poor & inciting hatred of refugees are all grounds for promotion. There wasn’t much doubt before, but still…