Not much of an anniversary present

The BPIX poll in The Mail on Sunday is unremittingly bad for Brown. Not only do the Tories lead 49 to 26 but the public return a brutal verdict on Brown personally. 44 percent, a plurality, say he should quit now. 47 percent, again a plurality, believe Labour would have a better chance at the next election if they got rid of Brown. 85 percent think Brown has performed worst than expected since becoming Prime Minister and 53 percent wish Tony Blair was still PM.

BPIX, who as Political Betting notes are not registered with the British polling council, also asked a series of quirky questions. These find that Cameron has a commanding lead on everything from who best represents British values to who would you like to babysit your child.

This first anniversary of Brown’s accession to the premiership is turning into an opportunity for the media to talk about what a disaster his first year has been.