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Well I pulled at the boot/wire until something gave way. Wire came out. So then I was able to extract the spring / pin part. I was also able to confirm that the wire coming from the coil was indeed OK and that the spark plug connector had in fact not been making contact with the wire core. So I assumed it was just a matter of shortening the wire by say 1/4″ giving the insulated wire a nice clean cut, then drove the pin with pliers back through the core of the wire. Checking with a multimeter confirmed that the circuit from coil to spark plug was no longer open circuit. Pushed the plug spring connector back through the rubber boot and reconnected the plug.
Now should I be able to test the plugs are both now getting a proper spark, by re-fitting the flywheel and turning it? Presumably this turning has to be done at sufficient speed?
Only commenting because you asked. Yes it has to be turning at sufficient speed. Use the notch in the flywheel for a knotted rope wrapped around the groove and give it a pull as if you are trying to start it.