Deprived of his stimulants, forced into a situation of compulsory cold-turkey, he would be furious that his bread and circuses have been taken away from him.

It's all well and good blaming Putin for impending food shortages, but the idiocy of our own politicians should not be overlooked.

The Cost of Living Crisis has only just started, and is nowhere near its peak. Any political forecast that does not take this into account is worthless.