Bookmakers have not taken any notice of the recent You Gov poll which suggests Tory

Will Quince

and Labour's Tim Young could be neck and neck in the race to become Colchester's next MP.

According to oddschecker.com, Mr Quince is a nailed-on favourite with most bookmakers, ranging from 1/9 on (Skybet) on to 1/40 (Betfair).

Lib Dem Sir Bob Russell is his closest rival, with odds ranging from 5-1 (SkyBet) to 10/1 (Befair).

Mr Young is 50/1 with PaddyPower but as long as 100/1 with winner.

Mark Goacher (Green) and Robin Rennie (Christian People's Alliance) are at least 150/1.