Labour 10% up in latest poll; Tories down 5% on week; Talk of Howard sacking Friday
The latest Mori opinion poll in the FT shows Labour 10% ahead (39% to 29% to 22%) on those certain to vote, compared with a 2% lead in the last poll a week ago. The major change has been a precipitous 5% fall in the Tories' position, largely due to the over 55s, where their share fell from 43% to 36%.The FT suggests this is due to the Tories' focus on calling Blair a liar, and quotes senior Conservatives saying that on Friday morning, if this poll is confirmed, Howard's resignation will be demanded, the "one more heave" element will be routed, and the party will have to make massive changes in direction.
Let's hope these senior Tories are right. Michael Howard has ran the most shoddy and despicable campaign I can remember, and the country will be far better off if on May 2nd he plays no more part in British politics, and instead returns to Folkestone and ends his days ranting at immigrants and foreigners with no-one listening.
Update: On 'all naming a party' the Tories are down to 26%, just 2% higher than the Liberal Democrats.
posted by Matthew @ 5/02/2005 10:02:00 PM
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