Taking a stand...lecterns that tell all

THE lectern used by Rishi Sunak to deliver his first speech as Prime Minister was "the ultimate statement of intent" and reflected "a sense of stability", says a top body language and image expert.

- Jon Coates

It was in stark contrast to the Jenga-style wooden structure used by his predecessor Liz Truss, which gave the appearance of being "completely unstable" said Judi James, the star of Channel 5 show Naked Celebrity.

Judi has analysed the lecterns chosen by the five Tory Prime Ministers of the past 12 years and believes they give a fascinating glimpse inside the minds of the men and women in power.