Snap Election?
Cameron says be prepared for snap election
David Cameron has urged Conservatives to rapidly adopt his modernising agenda and at the same time be prepared for a snap general election.Addressing the Party's Scottish conference in Perth, he warned that once he takes over from Tony Blair, Gordon Brown may not delay before seeking a mandate from the electorate.
And Mr Cameron stressed the need for a revitalised Conservative Party to gear up ready for the challenge - whenever it comes.Highlighting his commitment to promote jobs, develop a dynamic economy, improve standards in schools and hospitals, tackle crime, and protect and improve the environment, the Party Leader said it could be achieved by trusting people, and sharing responsibility. "That is our mission, that's what we stand for, and that's what we are fighting for," he said.But Mr Cameron declared: "It's urgent, and pressing because I warn you today that we need to be ready for anything. Gordon Brown is running out of money. He's running out of ideas. And he's running out of time. Don't assume we have three years or more until the next election.
We must be prepared for Gordon Brown to cut and run. So we must not only show that the changes we're making are built to last. We must make those changes fast. Don't tell me I'm going too quickly. Press me and the Conservative team to work harder, to move faster, to make the changes we need."He said: "If we do, if we make the changes that will make us a modern, compassionate Conservative Party, we will once again, in this generation, confident in our values and clear in our ambitions, be able to fulfil the dreams that bring us all together. "The Conservative vision of a society where there is no limit to where your talents will take you, and no barrier to hold you back, wherever you live, whatever your background.
The Conservative vision of a nation proud and free, strong and secure, a beacon of hope to the world. That's the Conservative vision, of a better Britain, built to last."Earlier, Mr Cameron stood before the Scottish Party and emphasised his support of the Union… "in the arts, in science, in business, in peace time and in progress, in war and in difficulty, our nations have achieved so much together." But he said Conservatives had to transcend arguments about devolution - and become the party that makes devolution work. "Devolution must mean you are free to serve the people of Scotland, to do what's in their best interests. But real devolution means much more than that.
It means more than the Scottish Parliament. It even means more than giving power back to local government. It means giving power to people to make decisions, and run their own lives."Whether it's power to the professionals in health and education, or the power to own your own home, to start your own business, to have a stake in your own community. That's what real devolution is and that's what the Conservative Party will deliver."
David Cameron has urged Conservatives to rapidly adopt his modernising agenda and at the same time be prepared for a snap general election.Addressing the Party's Scottish conference in Perth, he warned that once he takes over from Tony Blair, Gordon Brown may not delay before seeking a mandate from the electorate.
And Mr Cameron stressed the need for a revitalised Conservative Party to gear up ready for the challenge - whenever it comes.Highlighting his commitment to promote jobs, develop a dynamic economy, improve standards in schools and hospitals, tackle crime, and protect and improve the environment, the Party Leader said it could be achieved by trusting people, and sharing responsibility. "That is our mission, that's what we stand for, and that's what we are fighting for," he said.But Mr Cameron declared: "It's urgent, and pressing because I warn you today that we need to be ready for anything. Gordon Brown is running out of money. He's running out of ideas. And he's running out of time. Don't assume we have three years or more until the next election.
We must be prepared for Gordon Brown to cut and run. So we must not only show that the changes we're making are built to last. We must make those changes fast. Don't tell me I'm going too quickly. Press me and the Conservative team to work harder, to move faster, to make the changes we need."He said: "If we do, if we make the changes that will make us a modern, compassionate Conservative Party, we will once again, in this generation, confident in our values and clear in our ambitions, be able to fulfil the dreams that bring us all together. "The Conservative vision of a society where there is no limit to where your talents will take you, and no barrier to hold you back, wherever you live, whatever your background.
The Conservative vision of a nation proud and free, strong and secure, a beacon of hope to the world. That's the Conservative vision, of a better Britain, built to last."Earlier, Mr Cameron stood before the Scottish Party and emphasised his support of the Union… "in the arts, in science, in business, in peace time and in progress, in war and in difficulty, our nations have achieved so much together." But he said Conservatives had to transcend arguments about devolution - and become the party that makes devolution work. "Devolution must mean you are free to serve the people of Scotland, to do what's in their best interests. But real devolution means much more than that.
It means more than the Scottish Parliament. It even means more than giving power back to local government. It means giving power to people to make decisions, and run their own lives."Whether it's power to the professionals in health and education, or the power to own your own home, to start your own business, to have a stake in your own community. That's what real devolution is and that's what the Conservative Party will deliver."
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