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Article: Poll gives Labour a 15 per cent advantage

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February 20, 2001
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LABOUR'S lead in the opinion polls has stretched to 15 per cent over the Conservatives as the parties prepare for the general election, according to the latest survey.

The result is certain to encourage the Prime Minister if he is thinking of an early election, with speculation mounting that he may take advantage and call a vote in April rather than May.

After watching Labour's poll lead crumble during the fuel crisis, he may be tempted to go to the country while conditions seem favourable for his party.

According to the ICM poll for the Guardian, Labour is backed by 47 per cent of voters - up three per cent on January, while the Conservatives have seen their support fall two points to 32 ...

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