Poll suggests hung parliament

There was more evidence of weakening in David Cameron's poll lead with research suggesting the UK is on track for a hung parliament.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Feb 2010, 10:38 BST

Updated 23rd Feb 2010, 10:39 BST

A survey by ICM for the Guardian showed the Tories' advantage narrowing to seven points.

Labour has gained a point over the past month to reach 30 per cent, while the Conservatives were down three per cent on 37 per cent. The Lib Dems were down one per cent on 20 per cent.

If repeated at the General Election, the findings would be likely to result in no party having an overall majority.

The poll was conducted before the eruption of the Downing Street bullying row this weekend.

The research is likely to heighten speculation that Gordon Brown will opt to go to the country earlier than May 6, which was previously regarded as a likely election date.

ICM Research interviewed 1,004 adults on February 19-21.