Here is the ironic part: you don’t actually need the exact time. Because the moment the address starts, you’ll get three alerts. One from Sky News, one from the Guardian app, and one from your mum asking, “Did you see the man?” You won’t miss it.
So, relax. Breathe. Go make a cup of tea. The Address will happen when it happens. It’s like a magical bus: you wait for twenty years, and then two come at once. Except the bus is a Prime Minister, and instead of taking you to town, he’s telling you we’re all going to have to be “disciplined” for a bit longer.
My final tip: Keep a “Just In Case” snack nearby. If he talks at 6:00, you eat it before The Chase. If he talks at 9:00, you eat it during the News at Ten. Win-win.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to text Dave an apology. And maybe set my watch to “Starmer Standard Time.” It’s always ten minutes later than you think.
