In late 2009, Kate Moss sparked a worldwide backlash when, in an interview with Women’s Wear Daily, the model revealed her mantra: “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”. I fear that for context, I should add that I first came across this motto second-hand, from the golfer Colin Montgomerie.
This quote will, I hope, become relevant later on as we turn to British politics, and the rather odd beauty pageant taking place to become the next Conservative leader. That there is no vacancy, and that Rishi Sunak will lead his party into the next general election, is beside the point. A period in opposition would be sweet sorrow for ambitious cabinet ministers.
