Let’s remember though that we need to apply that principle to who we elect from a very wide perspective, because the electorate in the country will be making precisely this judgement when they look at our leadership, and compare it with other parties. It isn’t just an internal matter of who will organise us best.

The rather high turn out on the poll we’ve just run suggests a high level of interest but also a bit of organised campaigning by the yet-to-be candidates, or at least, their supporters. Shasha Khan and Shahrar Ali demonstrated some of what it takes to get elected, with a late surge in support yesterday.

Jonathon Porritt has been a surprise performer – perhaps we should ask if intends to run for Deputy? Personally, I think that both he and Peter Tatchell would stand a very good chance of getting elected if they did, because of their high public profile.

Right now, Siân Berry might put in a good performance for similar reasons, but the gender balance rules would put her at a disadvantage, as Caroline is such a strong candidate.

Adrian Ramsay, Darren Johnson and Derek Wall are the likely male contenders, it would seem from this poll. Peter Cranie has ruled himself out, but Derek and his supporters remain silent at the moment about his intentions. As I’ve mentioned, I personally think he should stand and look forward to a proper debate. But it would be great to hear from his supporters what platform they would like Derek to be standing on.

Adrian has clearly attracted a lot of support, and it would be interesting to hear from his supporters as to why. Darren too has his advocates, and it would be good to hear more from them. Their strengths are perhaps similar, as strong electoral organisers in key target constituencies.

And both have a lot to gain, for the party too, by getting increased profile and bigger votes in Norwich South or Lewisham Deptford. Norwich Greens are saying that they think they are close to a breakthrough. Does Lewisham feel the same? Which candidate would benefit the party most?

But the main question in my mind right now is the simple one of when campaigning will begin. There isn’t in fact a great deal of time left. Nominations will close in early July, and August is a very quiet month. The poll closes in early September. It seems to me that the moment that candidates will need to declare is getting very close …