Ealing Southall: the betting verdict so far

The betting books are open for the Ealing Southall Parliamentary by-election. The verdict of punters so far? The Liberal Democrats are the best bet to take the seat from Labour.

These odds are aided no doubt by today’s news of the switch of a key Conservative activist to the Liberal Democrats, unhappy with David Cameron’s leadership and the way their candidate, Tony Lit – described as “controversial and high risk” by an Ealing Tory councillor – was foisted on them.

Doubtless we will soon see whether or not the Conservative campaign follows the advice of one of their own activists to start telling lies.