Emily Maitlis: It is not bad to wish for political brilliance in our leaders. But let's not make public life feel like a prime ministerial pop-up shop

A sound engineer responsible for setting up the lectern outside No.10 Downing Street has emerged as an unexpected heartthrob amid Britain’s political tumult.

Emily Maitlis: It is not bad to wish for political brilliance in our leaders. But let's not make public life feel like a prime ministerial pop-up shop