Poll blow for Hague on race

By BBC News Online political correspondent Nick Assinder

William Hague has suffered a fresh blow over race with a new poll suggesting voters overwhelmingly support Labour on the issue.

The latest exclusive survey for BBC News Online conducted by ICM suggests that - while most think the Tories have the best policies on asylum seekers - the party has coped badly with the issue of race and does not represent their views on the issue.

Best policies for ethnic minorities

Labour 49%

Liberal Democrat 15%

Conservatives 10%

Don't know 26%