As they release a new album, the former Beautiful South musicians answer your questions, from whether we will escape Tory rule to how they deal with ageing

As Britain’s most heartwarming vocal duo since Morecambe and Wise, could you record a Christmas cover of Bring Me Sunshine? Cruyff14

Paul Heaton [Long laugh] Erm, no! I understand the dangers of a novelty song becoming bigger than everything else. If we did Bring Me Sunshine people would be disappointed if we didn’t dress up as Eric and Ernie and do the dance. Hmm. I’m warming to it now.

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