Poll alert

By John Rentoul Eagle Eye Last updated: Saturday, 15 November 2014 at 11:38 am We have a ComRes poll in tomorrow’s Independent on Sunday, shared with the Sunday Mirror. Last month’s poll showed a three-point Labour lead. In addition to voting intention we have asked if people agree or disagree with the following statements: Ed Miliband did the right thing …

Labour holds 4-point lead over Conservatives

By John Rentoul Eagle Eye Last updated: Saturday, 15 November 2014 at 7:26 pm Ed Miliband’s leadership is boosted by the ComRes online poll for The Independent on Sunday tomorrow, shared with the Sunday Mirror, in which Labour holds a four-point lead over the Conservatives. Lab 34% (0) Con 30% (-1) UKIP 19% (0) Lib Dem 8% (+1) Green …

The unpopularity of American power

By John Rentoul Eagle Eye Last updated: Wednesday, 26 November 2014 at 8:17 pm I have a review of James Cronin’s new book, Global Rules, at Independent Voices. It is a high-quality history of the special relationship between America and Britain since the Second World War. It charts how the two countries shaped the rules of international trade …