So, you commission a poll from ComRes.
It shows a Conservative lead of 7%.
Just like the previous ComRes poll.
So what headline do you put on the story?
Why “Tory lead cut to just 7 points” of course.
Take a bow, Sunday Mirror who seems to be following in the footsteps of the Daily Mirror.
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