Ed Davey really is starting to turn into a big sulky kid isn't he? Yesterday flew into a complete temper tantrum about global warming sceptics, demanding that we just shut up, shut up, shut up. However, rumours that he also plans to scream and scream until he is sick are said to be unfounded.

Mr Davey told EurActiv, a Brussels-based news website: My recommendation to most politicians who want to talk about the climate is to listen to the scientists and listen to the evidence.

‘Of course you can question it, but when there is overwhelming evidence you should tend to shut it.’