Pace the clearly articulated opinions of the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, the Devil (aka ‘Old Nick’) is alive and well and actively engaged in UK politics. A Scottish lawyer, appearing before the UK Supreme Court had no hesitation in locating him as the head of Her Majesty’s Government, naming Boris Johnson as ‘The Father of Lies’.

This unparliamentary language is apparently permitted in submissions before the Supreme Court. It takes to a new level the rage and anger which is rapidly consuming Remain supporters.