Tories Unpopular As EverMichael Howard's Tory party is now as unpopular as it was in the darkest days of Iain Duncan Smith's leadership, according to the results of a special Guardian/ICM poll on Conservative fortunes. The party is eight points behind Labour - the biggest gap since May 2003, when Mr Duncan Smith was facing his summer of discontent. Mr Howard has achieved the distinction of becoming even more unpopular than Tony Blair in the country at large - and even less popular among Tory voters than the prime minister is among Labour supporters. Yet the survey also shows that Mr Howard is set to soldier on as leader until another general election because two-thirds of his party members cannot name a credible alternative. |
Cornwall News
Festival refunds are 'uncertain' Estate tea brews up foreign sales A tea plantation in Cornwall says exports of its tea to China, India and Japan may overtake its UK sales. Police are to fly gay flag at festival Members of Cornwall police force's Gay Police Association are to officially support a gay pride event. Knife-bearers face Taser arrest Anyone carrying a knife on the street in risks being shot with a Taser electric stun gun, police warn. Village vomiting virus gets worse More than 100 people are now affected by an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea in a Cornish village. Opposition to moor wind turbines Plans to build a 20 turbine windfarm on a Cornish moor are condemned at a public meeting. Duo take 10km swim medals Cornish swimmer Cassie Patten wins bronze in the 10km swim, just behind Keri-Anne Payne, who wins silver. 'Remote nurse' aids home patients A system allowing people to monitor their health at home and send results electronically is tested in Cornwall. |