When Theresa May rules something out, it’s often a strong indication that it’s right around the corner. On that basis, a People’s Vote on her Brexit deal might be getting closer by the minute — so it’s more crucial than ever that we learn from the mistakes of the 2016 referendum campaign.

That includes recognising that there’s no public appetite for a spat between the prime minister and one of her predecessors. I’m a proud advocate of giving the public a say, but when I saw Tony Blair delivering a People’s Vote-branded speech on Friday, my heart sank.

Distrust of Blair is ingrained in our collective memory. He ignored a million-strong protest, misled parliament and embarked on the disastrous Iraq war. He symbolises the politics