Someone or maybe a group of Lib Dems are spending serious money trying to oust Clegg

Someone or maybe a group of Lib Dems are spending serious money trying to oust Clegg

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The significance of private ICM polling on Clegg not just bad numbers but that it was commissioned by an LD supporter pic.twitter.com/ddaM77207O — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) May 27, 2014 But who is behind it and what’s the next step? Hopefully later today ICM will release the detailed data from the private polling that’s splashed by the Guardian this morning. The broad message of what’s been leaked is that the party stands to do worse in four key seats that it…

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Leaked private polling shows Clegg losing Sheffield Hallam and finishing third behind the Tories!

Leaked private polling shows Clegg losing Sheffield Hallam and finishing third behind the Tories!

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New PB thread on leaked private ICM polling showing Nick Clegg losing Sheffield Hallam. http://t.co/c8kw0erFTJ pic.twitter.com/f698czzOzf — The Screaming Eagles (@TSEofPB) May 26, 2014 If there’s one thing that gets people like us excited and interested is a leaked internal/private polling, especially ones conducted by ICM. The polling finds The electoral oblivion apparently confronting the Liberal Democrats as led by Nick Clegg was underscored on Monday by leaked opinion polls in four seats showing that the party will be wiped out. Commissioned by a…

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As long as Paddy Ashdown’s on side then Nick Clegg’s position is secure

As long as Paddy Ashdown’s on side then Nick Clegg’s position is secure

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Nick Clegg looking quite emotional on Sky. pic.twitter.com/V5G19ya7ci — Helen Lewis (@helenlewis) May 26, 2014 The former leader has the power to stop regicide Back in September 2012 at the Lib Dem Brighton conference Clegg announced the appointment of ex-leader, Paddy Ashdown as head of the party’s 2015 general election campaign. This has been discussed in terms of his ability to reach Labour tactical voters who are central to the party holding onto those seats where the Tories are in…

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EP14: Results summary with changes on 2009

EP14: Results summary with changes on 2009

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CON did better than virtually all the polls while Ukip did worse The broad trend was in line with what I’d predicted though my bets on Ukip not making it top place were losers. AIFE took about 2% in most regions where they stood Undoubtedly this cost Ukip votes. The 2% was exactly in line with my prediction. A dire, dire result for Lib Dems and Nick Clegg Who know what will happen? It looks as though YouGov were clear…

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As the results start to come in it’s a great night for UKIP

As the results start to come in it’s a great night for UKIP

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For the Lib Dems, it could be their worst nightmare, as Tim Farron talks about them having zero MEPs, whilst Doncaster is won by UKIP, David Herdson suggestion from last week isn’t so outlandish now is it? North East results: LAB 2 (+1) UKIP 1 (+1) CON 0 (-1) LD 0 (-1) Turnout 31% #Vote2014 — Sun Politics (@Sun_Politics) May 25, 2014 Eastern results: UKIP 3 (+1) CON 3 (NC) LAB 1 (NC) LD 0 (-1) Turnout: 35% #Vote2014 —…

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The Great 2014 Euro Elections Polling Race

The Great 2014 Euro Elections Polling Race

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The Great EP2014 Polling Race. Which firm's final poll will be closest to the actual result? pic.twitter.com/cRx1Vsx6iZ — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) May 25, 2014 Which firm is going to come out on top? There next few hours will be quite a nervous time for the pollsters because not too long after 10pm their final surveys will be able to be compared with the actual results. As can be seen five firms had Ukip in first place with leads varying between…

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