These are the numbers on ComRes for the Independent:
CON 37%(+3), LAB 37%(nc), LDEM 12%(-3), Others 14%(nc)
There is a YouGov poll for the Sun that has Labour five points up, though the two polls have different methodologies. The point really is that the Conservatives are staying well in touch with Labour, this despite cuts and a contentious reform agenda from the government.
So, what it going on. Well, right now the Labour Party is in the throes of a very complicated policy review process, that has left their spokesmen and women with nothing to say on, well, anything. The idea that the Opposition can go off for two years to build a manifesto is a bit odd to say the least. A more sensible approach would be to develop some key themes early, otherwise you risk looking irrelevant.
The other factor is Ed Milliband, who is simply dismal. Modern politicians need some charisma at least and Ed is sadly bereft in that department. His speech-writer needs firing as well, unless he is accurately articulating what Ed thinks, in which case Ed needs firing.
Labour has no tradition of ditching poor performing leaders, but surely they must realise that they have picked the wrong one here.
Oh, hang on, they didn't pick him. The Unions did.
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