Comments on: Tories ahead in Crewe and Nantwich

By: David Spurling

David Spurling — Sun, 18 May 2008 12:25:02 +0000

The yougov poll seems out of line as often is the case with other opinion polls. Is there a reason for this? I know as former councillor and parliamentary candidate that “minor” factors such as weather can be crucial with uncommitted voters. What is the weather forecast ?

By: Idkal » Blog Archive » Saturday 10th May 2008

Idkal » Blog Archive » Saturday 10th May 2008 — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:35:02 +0000

[...] 8.45pm: ICM poll puts Tories 4% ahead of Labour in Crewe and Nantwich – Iain Dale and UK Polling Report [...]

By: simon cooke

simon cooke — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:19:40 +0000

It strikes me that we might be seeing the impact of Labour’s low down and nasty campaign. As we have seen at other by-elections (Bermondsey was a classic) running aggressive attack leaflets works. Labour are appealling to prejudice – in this case the ‘Tory Toff’ isn’t one of us – to shore up their vote. I think this campaign has depths yet to plunge as Labour desperately fight for their lives.

By: Joe James Broughton

Joe James Broughton — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:53:16 +0000

I’d say that’s about right.

By: StevebB

StevebB — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:16:56 +0000

I don’t think this is as bad a poll as Labour might have expected after a torrid few weeks. Definately all to play for I’d say. I still think the Tories are favourites to edge it but Labour will gain it back at the GE.