The Times are reporting a YouGov poll (complete results here) that show the Tories have increased their strong lead over Labour and Cameron with Blair-like popularity:
The Tories have a 20-point national poll lead, up from 16 a month ago. Labour is on just 25% of the vote (down 2), with the Tories at 45% (up 2) and the Liberal Democrats on 18%, also up 2.
David Cameron is beginning to move towards the kind of poll leads that Tony Blair enjoyed before his landslide victory in 1997.
The prime minister’s personal ratings have plunged further. Only 17% think he is doing a good job while 78% say he is doing badly. His negative rating of 61% compares with John Major’s low point of minus 63% in 1995.
You have to wonder how long either Alistair Darling or Gordon Brown can remain in charge. One semblance of consolation though, was that, "53% blame international events for the current difficulties, though 42% blame the government". Wow, it's a sad day when those kind of numbers are supposed to provide comfort.
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