The optimism of Labour MPs who opted for Ed Miliband as their leader has all but evaporated For the more perceptive farmyard turkey, it has been a troubling week. The annual John Lewis advert has hit our TV screens; Oxford Street has a new set of lights; and British pop groups are signing up for another revival of Band Aid. But at least the turkeys can say they never voted for Christmas –unlike the dozens of Labour MPs who opted for Ed Miliband as their leader four years ago and now face a similarly bleak fate. Back in the summer, most of those MPs were quietly confident the party would win the Election next May, but that optimism has evaporated.
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Optimism of Labour MPs who opted for Ed Miliband as their leader is fading
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Fears Ukip will take large numbers of votes off Labour MPs, not just Tories
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Slip in Labour ratings in Scotland will affect chance of Westminster majority
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Dual threats will force Labour to spend money defending 'comfortable' seats
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Now polls rating suggest Miliband's popularity has plunged new depths
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