6 :00. The radio clicks on. “I’ve Got EU Babe.” “Good morning campers, you’re listening to the Today programme. We’re joined by Iain Duncan Smith.”

Theresa May climbs out of bed, splashes cold water on her face and gets dressed.

Down for breakfast. “Coffee?” asks Philip May. “I’m not giving a running commentary,” she replies. He changes the subject. “Have you seen the forecasts? There is talk of a second referendum.” She ignores him.

She makes her way to parliament. “Hey Theresa!” She pretends not to hear. “Theresa! I thought it was you! It’s Ned! Ned Johnson. I was your foreign secretary back in the day. I did the whistling belly-button trick in cabinet. Bing! I wanted to discuss your backstop insurance policy.”