I doubt Dr Liam Fox will receive one from John Humphrys after the Today presenter became involved in what he himself called the “smear territory” of the Defence Secretary’s sexuality during an interview with Chris Grayling. “I don’t think my questions were prurient and nor, I think, did Chris,” says Humphrys, who is always reluctant to talk about his own personal life. “We chatted afterwards and he seemed entirely happy with the interview.”