She is the left wing equivalent of a right ring swivel-eyed loon (they exist too). They both appeal to a limited, but very enthusiastic audience.
She may or may not be bright, but she has the ability to communicate effectively - in that sense a sort of left wing Boris.
Her performance almost certainly set back the chances of a Labour government. The party conference, apart from communicating the illusion of mutually agreed policies, should:
- allow the already faithful to re-affirm support,
- encourage those disenchanted with other parties, and old members returning to the fold
She may have lost support from many of the former who would be disgusted by her outburst, and is likely to increase the resolve of the latter group to remain where they are.
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