Most people will scoff at the idea that the Liberal Democrats could win any new seats at next year’s general election. But, according to political punters, they have a few chances. Here are five of the most interesting possibilities: 1. Montgomeryshire. Conservative majority 1,184 In terms of the odds, this was the biggest shock result of the 2010 election, … Read moreFive seats the Lib Dems might GAIN in 2015.
There have been reports that Cameron has been threatening to bring forward the date of his planned In/Out EU referendum if Jean Claude Juncker gets the job of President of the EU Commission. Ladbrokes have pulled the market on Juncker’s chances, as that now looks like a certainty. If anyone thinks these reports are true and this is any … Read moreWill there really be an early EU Referendum if Juncker gets the job?
Ladbrokes have some odds on what Ed Miliband will mention first during Prime Minister’s Questions today. It’s Evens that “Coulson” gets a mention before any of the other options we’ve listed. Cameron will obviously be prepared for the questions relating to Andy Coulson but I guess there’s a chance that Ed will open up on foreign policy … Read moreWhat are the odds that Ed goes for Coulson in PMQs?
Ladbrokes quote the former Happy Mondays dancer and now political activist at 25/1 to win the Salford & Eccles seat at the general election There will be hundreds of Independent candidates running at the next election. The vast majority of them will get under 5% and lose their deposit. There are only two examples of genuine Indies … Read moreIs Bez going to be the next MP for Salford?
Fancy trying to predict exactly how many seats the Liberal Democrats will win next May? Ladbrokes have now issued some odds on their exact total Just in case you need any help, I’ve collated some predictions/forecasts from a few others on the chart below. You can read Iain Dale’s seat by seat guide here, which helped … Read moreHow many seats will the Lib Dems win?