By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk
* Cameron and Clegg will use the Oldham by-election to deny they’re planning a merger.
* Lib Dem support hits all time low.
* Lib Dem candidate Elwyn Watkins deserves a “kick in the ballots” says Kevin Maguire.
* Clegg may be forced to back down over scrapping control orders.
* GMB warns of 200,000 council job losses.
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