Even at this nadir of British politics, a general election is a reporter’s dream

Yes, voters and MPs themselves may be less than thrilled at yet another one – but elections still offer us the suspense and surprise we need to stay awake

Seconds out... Corbyn and Johnson square up in the fight for every last vote (Getty)

Contemplating the prospect of a third general election in little more than four years, many voters may be channelling Brenda from Bristol with a collective howl of “Not another one!”

But for the reporters who spend their days writing about politics, an election is a highlight of their working life to be relished.