I had a great chat with Dr Liam Fox the Defence Secretary on Saturday after he delivered a great address to the ConservativeHome/European Azerbaijan Society reception. Liam told me that he knows the Constituency very well - he was born in Bellshill!
George Osborne and David Cameron both delivered strong messages at the Sunday session, telling us that the forthcoming Budget would be all about measures to grow the economy. The Chancellor gave his strongest hint yet that he would try to help on the cost of fuel.
Both also gave strong messages of support for those fighting for democracy in the Middle East: The PM condemned the last Government's links with Gadaffi's government.
What came through well, was the Prime Minister's definition of four timeless Conservative values:
1. Responsibility: The Big Society;
2. Real Compassion: Supporting the most vulnerable. A ladder in which to climb, but a safety net to help those who fall;
3. Real Fairness: Stopping the 'easy case' - tough action against individuals who do the right thing, in order to fulfil targets and quotas;
4. Enterprise. Turning Britain into an Enterprise economy once again. Backing small businesses and entrepreneurs.
I liked this speech because it was easy to understand and remember. It was in plain language that was intended to reach out to people watching on their TV sets.
Watch David Cameron's speech here
No comments:
Post a Comment