That is true but it needs to be done by open and frank debate. The “We must do so with kindness, care and empathy for each other” is all very well as an aspiration but not a the expense of honesty and opinions that can be supported by evidence.

We have seen the results of the failure to tackle particular issues because of the fear of being labelled racist or Islamophobic in Telford, Oldham, Rotherham etc with vulnerable young children paying the price. Whilst I have often agreed with Ms Patel, I harbour doubts about the SBS and humanist positions on such issues.

I’m sorry but this ‘tell us what a lovely person you are’ non-interview has done nothing to establish how we move towards the “politics of solidarity” nor what that stance might look like. If is is “to challenge the fascism of regimes, such as the Hungarian or Polish regime, or the US under Trump” basically adopt the position of the far-left then no thank you. That is what led to the systemic failures to protect children and stand up for our right to free-speech etc.

Overall, could do a lot better.