A snap election in Britain? Iain Dale sees the latest good poll for Gordon Brown and reports that the Tories think it might happen:
I understand that CCHQ [Conservative Central office HQ] is on full election alert, with preparations for an announcement by Gordon Brown on Monday. Yes, you read that right. Monday.

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