Keir farewells a strengthened Kemi

The UK Prime Minister leaves behind a bolder Opposition Leader and wilting Farage

Political departures are hard to mess up. Opponents exchange the savagery for sentimentality to pay tribute as the slain bleat about looking forward to spending more time with the family.

Gracious words are said, tears are sometimes shed. And so it came to pass on Wednesday when the House of Commons farewelled its seventh prime minister since Brexit.