Voting Closes in Oldham East By-Election

The transcript discusses the significance of by-elections, focusing on the Oldham, Easton Saddleworth election. It highlights the campaigns of Labour's Debbie Abrahams and the Liberal Democrats' Elwyn Watkins, noting the challenges they face. The text also explores voter sentiment, turnout, and the impact on political figures like Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg. It concludes with a discussion on the reliability of polling and potential outcomes.

What are the implications of advanced opinion polling in by-elections according to the text?

How might the voting behavior of Tory voters affect the outcome of the election?