As Super Saturday became damp squib Saturday, a weary sigh swept the nation like a weather front. Millions feel like the needle has become stuck on the national record, condemning us to hear about consent mechanisms and chlorinated chicken on an endless loop until death releases us.

We are bored to tears by Brexit, and that is why the government’s slogan is so smart. Get Brexit Done suggests resolution. It implies a full stop after four quarrelly years. It promises the wiping of slates and the ending of a painful era, allowing us to move on. Indeed, for £15 you can buy a mug from the Conservatives emblazoned with “Get Brexit Done: Invest in our NHS, schools and police.” How seductive the promise