I have moved through the various stages of grief and appear to have hit resignation. This does not (and never will) mean that I believe brexit to be in any way shape or form the right direction for my country but I am totally convinced that it’s happening: convenient given the outcome of the recent general election.

So now we wait to see where this road leads us.

I am told that with such a very large majority Johnson, the prime minister will suddenly tack to the centre and towards a more gentle version of leaving the single market. These same people tell me that in terms of domestic policy he will become more liberal, a gentler, kinder version of Conservatism.

In other words, I am told that he will basically make a mockery of his recent campaigning. I am told to rely upon the fact that he has not meant anything he has said for the last twelve months, to rely upon the fact that he is a liar.

It is possible that these people are right. Let’s hope so. The country has elected a person who is on record as describing people such as my gay daughter as sub-human, someone who should not have the same rights as other people and who, as well as writing on the topic, has voted in parliament accordingly.

So aside from brexit, I have very real concerns about where this world of mine is heading and what it might mean for my children.