It’s a win-win if UK loses war with France

If victory eludes us in the row over fishing rights around Jersey, the prospect of Macron at No 10 has much to recommend it

If this week has demonstrated anything, it's that war with France is one of few policies to still enjoy true cross-party support. Brexiters are happy because they crave armed conflict with the uppity frogs above all else. Remainers are happy because they always said Brexiters craved armed conflict with the uppity frogs, and they crave being proved right in a losing cause.

Other than being paid by the government not to work, it's hard to think of another idea in recent years that everyone has rallied around with such enthusiasm. In fraught times, we ought to be grateful for these fleeting bursts of unity.