Labour only has itself to blame

Labour is now firmly in second place in the polls. If things stand they will lose a large number of seats to the Tories and Lib Dems.

With 10 days to go, there are a few things they could try such as announcing a new uncosted but popular policy. But i think the public would see through it and continue on their chosen path. The fact is that Gordon Brown cannot change and everyone knows it. Whereas David Cameron and Nick Clegg are young and fleet footed, the clunking fist is merely clunking.

Labour had 4 opportunities to get rid of him but didn't do it. It's too late for them now, and they deserve it.

I don't think the Tories can drop below 30 percent as even at the nadir of 1997 they managed this, so it must be the core vote. Where Labour can drop to we do not know, my feeling is 25 percent. Only 10 days to go to find out.

This is truly a memorable and bewildering time.

Squiffy.