Success in the Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election will give Labour hope that they could do well were there to be a 2011 General Election - and William Hill have shortened their odds about that happening from 4/1 to 7/2. 'The coalition is facing a number of formidable problems which could cause a schism between the partners, and with Ed Miliband receiving a boost to his position via the by-election a situation might well emerge which could prompt a General Election in 2011 -there are plenty of political punters who believe it is far from impossible' said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Following the by-election result William Hill offer 13/8 that the next General Election will again produce a Hung Parliament; 7/4 that there will be a Conservative majority; 15/8 Labour majority; 100/1 Lib Dem majority.

**ONE WILLIAM HILL CLIENT WON £777 AFTER STAKING £7000 AT ODDS OF 1/9 ON THE LIB DEMS TO BEAT THE CONSERVATIVES IN OLDHAM.

WHEN WILL NEXT GENERAL ELECTION TAKE PLACE?....7/2 2011......6/1 2012.......6/1 2013......3/1 2014......6/4 2015.

NICK CLEGG TO JOIN TORY PARTY BEFORE GENERAL ELECTION?....16/1 YES

WHAT PERCENTAGE OF VOTES WILL LIB DEMS POLL AT NEXT GENERAL ELECTION?...4/7 15% OR OVER; 5/4 UNDER 15%.

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