There is genuine anger in our hospitals at “Partygate” but it is also tinged with a bit of resignation.

The idea that, whilst NHS staff spent 12 hours plus sweating in full PPE (facemask, visor, suit, gloves), Number 10 were starting drinky-poos has outraged many.

Take a quick look at Facebook or Twitter and you will see NHS staff across the country giving vent to their feelings.

This, of course, has been mirrored in the general population and sadly our Prime Minister has become a bit of a national joke, as far as I can see.

I can well understand the outrage. I have been at the bedside of people dying alone because of the lockdown restrictions.

I have taken funerals where only five people were allowed to attend. I have spoken to many who carry the grief of losing loved ones in the pandemic.

Since this political partying scandal came to light I have lost count of the number of people who have said to me that they obeyed the rules whilst the political elite didn’t. “It’s one rule for them and another one for us!”

They have even given voice to the frustration of “why did we bother obeying the rules” whilst Nero was fiddling as Rome burned.

I understand those sentiments, but I would say that it is always right to do the right thing.

People’s sacrifices matter. It matter that you obeyed the rules and could only see your loved one's funeral on a video link.

It matters that you gave up your right to visit you family member in hospital. It matters that your chose not to see your children and grandchildren for weeks on end.

It matters because you were doing the right thing and you were protecting other people.

You were acting for the good of the entire community and your sacrifice was worth it.

There is no greater calling for us to lay down our rights for the good of the others in society.

I don’t know what the political future for the Prime Minister is and I probably think that this, like other storms, will blow over.

But one thing I hope that we have taught the political elite is how to be good citizens and do the right thing.