Note: I had intended to write this blog soon after the results of the May 7 English local elections, which resulted in a resounding win for Reform, with Greens doing particularly well and Labour and Conservative doing badly, were known. But with one thing leading to another, I delayed writing it, but I am glad that I can now do so, especially given so much has happened in the meantime. Let me begin with how I began writing this blog nearly two weeks ago …