Labour closing gap after revival

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The ComRes survey for the Independent showed the governing party jumped four points after the party conference season, twice the boost enjoyed by the Opposition.

But the 40% to 27% difference would still be sufficient for a 66-strong Commons majority if repeated at the general election, which must take place by June.

Increases in support came mainly at the expense of the Liberal Democrats, who slumped by five points to 18% after being unable to sustain an immediate post-conference "bounce".

Among smaller parties, which together attracted 15% of voters, the British National Party remained at 2% despite leader Nick Griffin's BBC Question Time appearance.

The Green Party, which has serious hopes of winning its first seat at the next election, was on 5% with the UK Independence Party on 3%.

Tory leader David Cameron, the poll showed, enjoys strong public support for his policy of pledging to scale back "big government" with 67% backing a major overhaul.

However, 45% of voters - including 38% of Tory supporters - agreed that Mr Cameron "seems likeable, but I am not sure I am ready to see a Conservative government".