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Ashcroft Poll shows Lucas 10 points ahead in Brighton Pavilion

Besi Besemar December 18, 2014

In his final poll of marginals for 2014 the Tory Peer Lord Ashcroft has included the Brighton Pavilion constituency held presently by Caroline Lucas MP for the Greens.

Caroline Lucas MP for Brighton Pavilion
Caroline Lucas MP for Brighton Pavilion

THE POLL shows the Green Party ten points ahead with a four point swing from Labour and interestingly reveals that a higher proportion of voters in Brighton Pavilion would prefer Ed Miliband as Prime Minister (45%) and prefer to see a Labour government (43%) elected than in other marginal seats where Labour are actually ahead across the country.

The poll also shows the campaign on the ground is being closely fought with 27% saying they had heard locally from the Greens and 26% saying they had heard from Labour.

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Adam McGibbon

Adam McGibbon, Caroline’s campaign manager, said: “This poll is hugely encouraging. It shows a significant widening of Caroline’s lead over the last Ashcroft poll, with Caroline opening up a 10 point lead over Labour. While we are not taking anything for granted, we are delighted that the voters of Brighton Pavilion appear to be swinging behind Caroline and can see the unique and special benefits of having her as their MP.”

“Caroline’s an outstanding local MP, with an exceptionally strong national voice. Highly regarded across the benches, she holds strong political sway and her track record speaks for itself.

“She relentlessly stands up for what matters to her constituents. And whether it’s speaking out for the NHS, affordable housing, cutting fuel bills or keeping public services in public hands – she gets it on the political agenda and doesn’t let it lie.

“Presenting her with the MP of the Year award last month, House Speaker John Bercow said of Caroline: ‘By sheer force of personality, Parliamentary insistence and dogged commitment to the chamber, the committees and the procedures of the house, she has advanced her causes – it shows that it can be done…She has made one hell of an impact in the house.’”

McGibbon added: “People want an independent voice in Parliament – someone who can work effectively with MPs across the benches but also hold them and their Parties to account. Caroline’s constituents know they have just that MP in her.

“This poll shows that for those people wanting to stop the Conservatives in Brighton Pavilion, Caroline is the one to back.”

Purna Sen
Purna Sen
Purna Sen the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Brighton Pavilion responded to the poll, saying: “We would expect some name recognition to apply to a celebrity incumbent. Things are moving fast in Pavilion and we have very clear indications of considerable support for Labour, confirming the preference in the Ashcroft poll for a Labour government. 
“We are working hard to listen to residents, win the seat, return a Labour government and are very heartened by the support we find on Pavilion doorsteps every day” 

For full details of the poll, including data tables for each seat, click here:

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