NOVA’S DIARY

Robert Hutton

“Have you seen my suit? The tight one. No, the really tight one.” Rishi is looking through his wardrobe. “Darling, half of my clothes seem to have disappeared.” “Oh yes,” says Akshata. “Well, I sent them off to the cleaners.” I don’t know why she’s saying this. Every day when Rishi is off in his helicopter she packs things into boxes that are taken away before he gets back. “That’s a good idea,” says Rishi. “I’ll want to look smart when I announce I’m forming my next government.” Rishi puts on his second tightest suit, complaining that the trousers are too long, and we go downstairs. It’s been quiet around here lately. None of our friends come round any more. Even Jeremy Who Lives Next Door is too busy. “Surrey…

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