Tories' poll lead cut to five points as voters turn back to Labour | Politics | guardian.co.uk
Labour has cut sharply into the Conservatives' lead as voters turn to the government to protect them from the economic storm, according to a new Guardian/ICM poll. It shows a seven-point drop in Tory support since last month, narrowing the gap between the two main parties from 15 points to just five.Today's poll is in line with other recent surveys, making it clear that the opposition has crashed back to reality after a triumphant summer, and David Cameron is not seen as the man to revive the economy. The results will inevitably fuel talk of an early election next February or in the spring, although Labour is still well short of the sort of support needed to retain its majority.The Tories remain ahead in terms of votes, but can no longer be confident of picking up more seats than Labour.Conservative support has fallen to 38%, from 45% in last month's Guardian/ICM poll. Labour has climbed three to 33% - the highest in an ICM poll since April. The Liberal Democrats are on 19%, up one - a more resilient performance than in some other surveys. Other parties account for 10% between them, up two.
Labour has cut sharply into the Conservatives' lead as voters turn to the government to protect them from the economic storm, according to a new Guardian/ICM poll. It shows a seven-point drop in Tory support since last month, narrowing the gap between the two main parties from 15 points to just five.
Today's poll is in line with other recent surveys, making it clear that the opposition has crashed back to reality after a triumphant summer, and David Cameron is not seen as the man to revive the economy. The results will inevitably fuel talk of an early election next February or in the spring, although Labour is still well short of the sort of support needed to retain its majority.
The Tories remain ahead in terms of votes, but can no longer be confident of picking up more seats than Labour.
Conservative support has fallen to 38%, from 45% in last month's Guardian/ICM poll. Labour has climbed three to 33% - the highest in an ICM poll since April. The Liberal Democrats are on 19%, up one - a more resilient performance than in some other surveys. Other parties account for 10% between them, up two.
Somehow Broon seems to manage to persuade voters he's the man of the moment. (? No, that can't be right, can it?)
Cameron:I were down at t'mill t'other day, and they was sayin' as 'ow they'll be layin' t'lads off!
Osborne:Aye, bloody shame innit, we'll 'ang t'bosses by t'balls when we get in!
Man of the people. Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
conveniently missing out that he had to be paying an absolutely pitifull wage for his maid to be able to claim benefits. Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
