Tory defector Mark Reckless is on course to win back his Commons seat for Ukip in the upcoming by-election in Rochester and Strood, according to a new opinion poll.
The survey by Survation for the Mail on Sunday has Ukip nine points ahead of the Conservatives in the constituency.
Conservative voters considering voting for Ukip face the reality of a choice between David Cameron or Ed Miliband, George Osborne has told Good Morning Britain.
The Chancellor said people may be looking for "easy answers" following the recent recession, but said the coalition's plan for the economy was working and would lure voters back.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.