Most political leaders are divisive. Those who are adored by their base also tend to be bitterly despised by their opponents (Barack Obama, Jeremy Corbyn, Margaret Thatcher, Donald Trump). But there are also lots of politicians who were never revered during their time in office – who couldn’t ever have been described as having ‘fans’, exactly – who still split opinion.

David Cameron is one such politician. Last year, a poll by YouGov showed that a slight majority of Britons would prefer the former Conservative prime minister to be in charge if it was a choice between him and Theresa May. But many others, who resent Cameron for calling the EU referendum in 2016 and then resigning when it didn’t go his way, are filled with rage at the mere mention of his name.

For these people, it is particularly galling that Cameron is currently gearing up to publish his memoirs. On 11 April, publisher HarperCollins confirmed that it would still be releasing Cameron’s autobiography this autumn, contrary to reports that it would be delayed due to the extended Brexit deadline.

Marian Keyes is not impressed by David Cameron releasing his memoirs