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The latest survey from ICM, has the following shares in its monthly survey for the Guardian – CON 37%(-2): LAB 36%(+1) LD 19%(-1). The comparisons are with the ICM News of the World Survey nine days ago.

Surveying took place from Friday to Sunday so only about a third of those interviewed would have been aware of the rent boy allegations against the former leadership candidate, Mark Oaten.

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Meanwhile in the Lib Dem leadership betting the money has been going on Ming Campbell who has now tightened to 0.65/1. Simon Hughes is now just ahead of Chris Huhne.

Mike Smithson