There are echoes of Margaret Thatcher in Kemi Badenoch, according to Lord Roberts of Belgravia. He notes that both women faced similar criticisms and that Kemi's passion and directness could help the Conservative Party win back votes. He also highlights Kemi's ability to cut through and generate an audience, as demonstrated by the strong reaction to her from the Left. Lord Roberts believes that if Kemi is elected leader, it will prove the Tories' lack of racial and sexual bigotry.