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  Bookies back David Cameron to lead Tories into General Election20 May 2013

  Despite appearing to be under fire from all sides, bookmakers William Hill expect beleaguered David Cameron to survive to lead the Conservatives into the next General Election. William Hill offer 1/7 that Mr Cameron is still in charge then, 4/1 that he has left the role by then. Hill’s spokesman Gr...

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  Bookmakers slash odds on 2013 General Election20 May 2013

  Political punters have been backing David Cameron step down as leader of the Conservatives and a General Election to be called before the end of the year The next General Election could be coming this year according to Ladbrokes. The bookies report a growing gamble on a 2013 election amidst the con...

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  Bookie not expecting referendum before 201913 May 2013

  Despite the current clamour for an in/out referendum on membership of the EU, bookmakers William Hill do not believe that one will be held before 2019 at the earliest. For William Hill are offering odds of 8/11 that NO in/out EU referendum will take place before January 1, 2019 – and Even money tha...

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  What is next for UKIP? Farage 5/2 for leaders debate4 May 2013

  William Hill are betting on what is next for UKIP following an historic week for the party. Nigel Farage is a 5/2 chance with William Hill to take part in a pre-General Election BBC debate with the leaders of the Tory/Lib Dem and Labour leaders, and a 2/7 shot not to. Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe...

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  Ed Balls favourite in next Chancellor betting56 seconds ago

  William Hill have opened a book on who will be the next Chancellor, and have installed Ed Balls as their early favourite. Ed Balls is 11/8 at William Hill to land the job, with the firm also offering 7/1 each on the trio of William Hague, Rachel Reeve and Chuka Ummanna. However, Hills do not believ...

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  David Miliband 10/1 to return to politics before 202027 Mar 2013

  David Miliband has stepped down from the Labour party and Ladbrokes don't think that the one time leadership candidate will be making a return to politics this decade. David Miliband is 10/1 to return to politics before 2020 according to Ladbrokes. The news that the one-time party leadership favour...

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  Boris Johnson Odds for Prime Minister26 Mar 2013

  Boris for PM? After revealing that he would like the Bob Marley track 'Three Little Birds' played at his funeral, Boris Johnson gave an impromptu performance of the song, once again demonstrating his public appeal and justifying the odds of 5/1 with William Hill that he will succeed David Cameron ...

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  Boris Johnson worth opposing in next Conservative Party leader market25 Mar 2013

  The Betfair markets are not convinced a calamitous interview has damaged Boris Johnson's chances of being the next Conservative Party leader – but the London Mayor should still be opposed in the betting. The Guardian described the encounter with the BBC’s Eddie Mair, in which Johnson was labelled a...

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  George Osborne says Cyprus to spark biggest ever Budget betting payout20 Mar 2013

  Ladbrokes were forced into their biggest ever Budget betting payout after George Osborne mentioned Cyprus when addressing Parliament on Wednesday. Budget buzzword bingo bettors will be drinking to George Osborne tonight according to Ladbrokes.  The chancellor helped land gambles in the popular...

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  Ladbrokes facing huge payout if George Osborne mentions Cyprus in budget speech19 Mar 2013

  George Osborne is expected to make reference to Cyprus in his budget speech and if he does then Ladbrokes face their biggest ever payout on the Chancellor's announcement. George Osborne can increase the budgets of political punters should he mention Cyprus in his speech according to Ladbrokes. The ...

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  Bookies backing George Osborne Budget Speech to go on and on19 Mar 2013

  The Budget speech is set to last for at least 55 minutes, say bookmakers William Hill. William Hill have opened a book offering that length or longer at 4/6, and making a shorter speech, clocking in at 54 minutes 59 seconds or less an 11/10 chance. Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe told Bettingpro.com...

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  2013 budget betting – George Osborne 2/1 to mention Cyprus18 Mar 2013

  Ladbrokes have a Buzzword Bingo market for the 2013 budget, with Cyprus high on the betting market Budget bettors will increase their bank balances should George Osborne mention Cyprus in his speech this week according to Ladbrokes. The bookies have slashed the odds that the Chancellor mentions the...

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  Bookies cut odds on UKIP making General Election breakthrough2 Mar 2013

  William Hill have cut their odds for UKIP to win one or more seats at the next General Election from 5/2 to 7/4 after their prominent showing in the Eastleigh by election. William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe told Bettingpro.com: “UKIP have already shown they can win European election seats and the...

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  Boris Johnson favourite to be next Conservative Party leader2 Mar 2013

  Boris Johnson is 4/1 favourite to replace David Cameron as the next permanent leader of the Conservatives as criticism of the current leader mounts following the Party's disappointing showing at the Eastleigh by election. William Hill now offer 7/2 that Cameron will not lead the Tories into the Gen...

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  Conservatives cut ahead of Eastleigh By-Election27 Feb 2013

  As the Liberal Democrats suffer their lowest-ever poll ratings less than two days before the Eastleigh by-election, Coral bookmakers have cut the odds on a Tories victory into 5-2 from 4-1.  The Lib Dems had been backed into long odds-on but in the wake of the Lord Rennard affair, it’s now loo...