Politics

Sir Robert Worcester comments on the received wisdom that elections time is boring for the majority of the public.

Sir Robert Worcester reminds the media to look at the share - not at the lead.

Sir Robert Worcester counters received wisdom about people's interest in politics.

Ipsos's 'The Political State of Play' gives a summary of our latest political polling to mark the start of the election campaign. Drawing on our latest polls both nationally and in key marginal constituencies, it provides an overview of recent voting intentions, attitudes towards the party leaders and key issues to voting.

Among those who are "absolutely certain to vote", 39% of Norwich South residents say they would vote for Labour's Charles Clarke, ahead of the Conservatives (20%), Liberal Democrats (19%) and the Greens (19%).

Ipsos's recent poll for Total Politics shows that the impact of the expenses scandal on voting may have fallen away since the summer.

Sir Robert Worcester, in the Daily Mail's Monday View, writes that the first TV debate between leaders of the three main parties on April 15 could swing the Election outcome.

Our March Political Monitor shows that, among those who are absolutely certain to vote, 35% say they would vote Conservative, 30% Labour and 21% Liberal Democrat.