The narrowing of the polls, the better economic news and Tory turmoil over Lord Ashcroft and policy have all served to put a spring in people’s step. The bright crisp sunshine also helps.

The acknowledgement by the British Chambers of Commerce that both unemployment and borrowing will be far less than people predicted should boost confidence and help further reduce the deficit.

With Germany going backwards and other EU countries like conservative-run Sweden going back into recession, the next few months are going to be tough. All the more reason for sticking with the support the Government has been giving our economy, rather than withdrawing it prematurely as the Tories advocate.