It's political Groundhog Day all over again

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I read your editorial (History, like Heseltine, will judge Johnson harshly, 27 May) and Lord Heseltine's relevant piece about the parlous state of his party in general and the latest furore surrounding Boris Johnson in particular, with interest and agreement.

It appears to be political Groundhog Day all over again: the former prime minister is taking centre stage and everything else is grinding to a complete halt, as we all watch with bated and exhausted breath as to how this saga of Chequersgate will all play out and how his ever-present collegial cheerleaders will cry foul at the top of their strident voices whatever the conclusions and outcome.