Christmas supply lines must run without a hitch - express comment

The Petrol Retailers Association also says there are "early signs" the crisis is coming to an end, but both the industry and the Government must ensure there is no future

interruption to supplies. The Prime Minister wants people to "just go about their business in the normal way". He will be painfully aware that will be impossible if people cannot

run their cars. It is imperative the supply chain operates without a hitch in the run-up to Christmas. As we leave behind the ordeal of the lockdowns, Britain should show the world in the

months ahead that we are a thriving country fully open for business. The spectacle of cars lined up outside filling stations is a terrible image that will be exploited by

"gloomsters" determined to blame Brexit for every challenge we face. There is still time to ensure that the Christmas season unfolds without a hitch but nothing should be taken for

granted. Weaknesses in our infrastructure cannot be ignored any longer; it would be farcical if bureaucratic bungling means the citizens of a country that takes pride in its reputation as a

nation of shopkeepers cannot get to the shops. ----------------- A GENTLEMAN MARKSMAN England has bid farewell to a goalscoring hero with the passing of Roger Hunt, the Liverpool and

England striker who helped the 1966 team secure its World Cup victory. The world of football was transformed over his 83 years, but the talent, passion and determination he displayed on the

pitch rightly remains the stuff of legend.Today's players will dream of matching his club record of 244 league goals.They may also take inspiration from the humility he displayed as a

true sporting gentleman.Only three members of that iconic World Cup team are still with us.They will mourn the loss of another comrade, but the country will never forget how they together

brought us such joy and pride. ----------------- THERE'S NO TIME TO WASTE James Bond fans around the world have longed for the moment they could enter a cinema and enjoy a new 007

adventure. The London premiere last night of No Time To Die, a year and a half later than planned, was a moment for celebration. Its release across the country will send millions of us back

to the silver screen.We hope this helps revive the fortunes of treasured cinemas and boosts our brilliant movie industry.