Cameron set to take heartlands.NEW research claims David Cameron  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. has wiped out Labour''s
advantage in its traditional northern heartlands.
The Tories are now four points ahead of their rivals in the North of England England, the largest and most populous portion of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1991 pop. 46,382,050), 50,334 sq mi (130,365 sq km). It is bounded by Wales and the Irish Sea on the west and Scotland on the north. , on 35% support to 31% for Labour. The figures - compiled by the Financial Times by analysing a range of recent polling data - will make uncomfortable reading for Gordon Brown as he prepares for an awkward party conference next week. Tony Blair Noun 1. Tony Blair - British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953) Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, Blair enjoyed a 19% lead in the North at the 2005 general election, and the predicted 11.5% swing to the Conservatives is the largest in any region. The data suggests Mr Cameron is on track for a substantial majority when the country goes to the polls next year. |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion