The
new ICM poll for the Guardian highlights Broon's unpopularity and may
steady some nerves in Conservative Central Office as they digest a
nine point lead. The poll also confirms the large support for a hung
parliament as a temporary reaction to the Rotten Parliament. Perhaps they confused the question with hanging MPs....
At 39-31-20, we are seeing a climb in the Tory lead after more adverse coverage for Labour. A weak budget and union ties will leave Labour looking to the debates as a gamechanger.