With the EU referendum, we have just seen the biggest public engagement in politics for a long time. For some, it was the first time they saw the point in listening to the debate and in voting. It is a salutary lesson that people in elected public office need to listen and adequately tackle problems raised by the public, including concerns about better managing immigration.

The referendum was called by Mr Cameron, but in the event, he could not command the support of his party, nor the country. The three Parliamentary leaders found themselves vulnerable, as the parties split, leaving them marooned.