Poll shows Tony Windsor is putting pressure on Barnaby Joyce in New England

The latest polling shows independent Tony Windsor could give Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce a run for his money in the NSW seat of New England.

ReachTEL polling obtained by Fairfax Media shows support for Mr Joyce stands at 43.1 per cent, compared to Mr Windsor's 38 per cent.

While Mr Windsor is trailing, his vote is likely to be boosted by strong preference flows from Labor and Greens voters, which together account for another 10.5 per cent, giving him a reasonable chance of toppling Mr Joyce if a vote was held now.