The former editor of Chora remains in “respectful anticipation” whilst in Milan the left must decide whether to select its candidate by a vote or by agreement. At national level, the PD MP and chairman of Copasir hopes that government policy issues will be decided before the vote takes place

The secretary invites Veltroni, but Fassino, Onorato and Ruffini are left out. Prodi is absent. The row over the purchase of the newspaper then erupts. Zampa: “It seems like a load of rubbish to me.”