There’s only two reasons a Labour Cabinet minister ever resigns. Either the Government declares an illegal war somewhere and they can’t cope with the collective responsibility, or it’s to distance themselves from an unpopular leader and make themselves available for a cushy spot under a new regime.

Lot of them standing down just now. Let’s go through the checklist: Invaded a country recently? No. Unpopular Leader? Ah. Yes. There it is.

Of course, knowing that the Hyacinth Bucket of the cabinet is jumping, rather than being being pushed demonstrates she’s in battling mood. Brown may well be about to unleash a monster. The zombies are fighting back.