“For a long time, her audience has been prepared to forgive her inconsistencies because of the sense of adventure, courage and boldness she brings to the business of being a woman in public. Increasingly, as she has got older, it is what she does – putting herself out there – that is admirable, rather than what she says. It is hard not to have a sneaking admiration for someone who is prepared to expound her ideas with such verve. But some of the ideas themselves are quite disconcerting.”