Adamson's statement made headlines, and was thought to have damaged the Conservative Party's election prospects.

But some analysts said the gas deal had damaged the election prospects of the country's pro-Russian forces, which make up a part of the opposition.

But the poll held better news for the Conservatives' general election prospects.

Yet there is little doubt that Democratic election prospects are better today than they were just a few months ago.

Of his election prospects in the future, he said: "If it happens, fine.

Cameron found out in december that Sarkozy is vicious, when it comes to defending his election prospects.

Democrats say the passage of health care legislation would be a major boost for their election prospects.

And hopes weakened of a long-awaited cut in interest rates which would give a real boost to the Government's election prospects.

Yes, you're right, it's hard to see how Mr Brown's election prospects could get lower.

I suspect Brown is quite satisfied at the moment at his election prospects.