Grant Shapps

Alison Rowat: We could all use a break, not least from the Conservatives

Whatever the comings and goings on Friday, no politician will depart the stage to the cheers heading Andy Murray’s way when he retires. Though we knew it was coming, hearing this will be his last Wimbledon as a singles player was a dunt to the spirit. Not for Sir Andy and other sporting greats a set working week, guaranteed progression in their careers and a fixed date for retirement. Champions soar as high as they can for as long as they can, and when they cannot it is over. Away from Wimbledon in another London postcode, working ways came up in an interview with Sir Keir Starmer. Speaking on Virgin Radio, the man hoping to be the UK’s next Prime Minister served notice that he won’t be working Fridays after 6pm.