Bookmakers have seen a run of money backing the Lib Dems to win the local elections in Haringey since markets opened just a few days ago. The Lib Dems are reiterating that they are determined to take control of Haringey Council.

Sporting Odds, the online bookmakers, had the Lib Dems at 16 to 1 on Wednesday evening. By the end of Thursday, odds had dropped radically to 2 to 1. At lunchtime on Tuesday, the Lib Dems were the odds-on favourites at 10 to 11 on, with Labour just behind on evens.

Betfair, the online gambling market, have shown the Lib Dems and Labour running neck-and-neck for days, with both parties having spent time as the favourite.

Councillor Neil Williams comments:

“We have had an excellent response on the doorstep, and it is clear that people are engaging with the key pledges that we have made to improve the way Haringey Council is run. Labour are self-destructing on the national level, and we believe that it is time for a breath of fresh air. We are more determined than ever to take Labour on on May 4th.”