Inspired by John Donne's poem, I have regularly taken to musing on St Lucy's Day ahead of the true winter solstice, on the subject of the turning year. Two years ago, it marked a true crisis, the general election which decided whether the UK would thrive peacefully in the EU or fractiously decline outside it. Last year, although we were on the downward path, I was somewhat hopeful.
Once again, we seem to be at a political turning point. Tomorrow sees a debate in which the Conservative troops may revolt, requiring the Opposition to save the government's fresh anti-Covid measures. Later in the week, the North Shropshire by-election will deliver a judgment on prime minister Johnson and Tory corruption.
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