Peter Rhodes on “Changed Labour,” knocking on doors and the difference between Boris Johnson and a venomous snake

An unnamed ally of Boris Johnson says the former PM is “like a coiled black mamba, ready to strike.” (In this context, “strike” presumably means intervening vigorously in politics, not striking in the rail-unions sense).

Either way, we watch with interest. In the meantime, here is a brief summary of the differences between a black mamba and Boris Johnson. Black mambas are lean and lithe. Black mambas do not try to impress you with O-level Latin. Black mambas do not turn up at the polling station without any ID.