Political Betting have put together a neat graph, showing the effect that Alistair Darling’s 10p compensation package has had on Labour chances in Crewe and Nantwich. As far as the betting markets are concerned, the move has boosted Labour hopes. Which is exactly what Brown & Darling wanted in the first place…

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