I think Michelle Obama may have sealed it for Hillary Clinton here. That, and Bernie Sanders unequivocal and dignified endorsement. Her speech was sincere, thoughtful, articulate and delivered in a natural way. If the Obamas follow the Clintion path, there is every chance we will see her living at the White House again.

It seems to have gone down a storm in the States. But the true barometer is of course the several thousand leaders and thinkers and Richard Thompson fans, sometimes known collectively as The Massive. What is their verdict?