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  Following on from the previous thread, does recent polling make a Tory/UKIP more likely or less likely? POPULUS It found that only 21 per cent are “positive” about Britain’s membership of Europe, while 31 per cent say they are “negative” and think the country would be better off leaving. However, 23 per cent who are negative about UK membership still think Britain would be worse off leaving the EU, while 25 per cent do not have a strong view…

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  Welcome once again to PB’s overnight open thread in the relaxing atmosphere of the PB NightHawks cafe.

Catching up with PMQs, the most memorable exchange was The Prime Minister referring to Ed Balls as “A muttering idiot” It went down well with the Tory Backbenchers (as did Calm Down Dear) But is this something Cameron should avoid doing, will it enhance the Flashman meme? Link to the exchange here   http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=W3YjCudUpIk   TSE Note: Mike Smithson is on holiday until June 7th.

I suspect PMQs will feature the IMF report published yesterday, which will provide both sides with enough quotes to develop decent sound bites. TSE Note: Mike Smithson is on holiday until June 7th.

  Welcome once again to PB’s overnight open thread in the relaxing atmosphere of the PB NightHawks cafe.

  There have been several reports that Alastair Darling has identified Tony Blair to be the figurehead of the Unionist campaign in the upcoming referendum. Will the participation of the most electorally successful politician of his era, be a help or a hindrance? Over at CIF, this move is seen as Labour being in denial. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/may/21/tony-blair-scotland-union-labour Personally, I think Tony Blair remains one of the few politicians in the country, that can match Alex Salmond on the charisma and PR front….

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