Latest You Gov poll

The Sunday Times' latest You Gov poll will be good reading for the Tories this morning after the European and local elections they return to 40 per cent.

The poll puts Labour on 24 and the Lib Dems on 18.However support for the minor parties is holding up.

For Labour though more bad news as

More than half, 51%, agree with the statement that “Gordon Brown’s continued presence as prime minister is damaging the country”, against 27% who disagree.

and

60%, say Brown should step down now or before the next general election. Only 30% think he should lead Labour into the election.