David Cameron summed up what makes me a Conservative this afternoon.  I was in the hall for what I believe will be seen as an historic speech.  He said:

"I can look you in the eye and tell you that in a Conservative Britain: If you put in the effort to bring in a wage, you will be better off. If you save money your whole life, you’ll be rewarded. If you start your own business, we’ll be right behind you. If you want to raise a family, we’ll support you. If you’re frightened, we’ll protect you.If you risk your safety to stop a crime, we’ll stand by you. If you risk your life to fight for your country, we will honour you. Ask me what a Conservative government stands for and the answer is this, we will reward those who take responsibility, and care for those who can’t."

Usually political party leaders talk to the people in the hall, but this was a speech aimed at the voters, the people who are feeling the pain of broken Britain.  It was measured, honest, statesmanlike, sincere, emotional at times and above all, to the point.  I am pleased he spoke of the need to control immigration, the need to make Europe work for British interests, the need to make schools excellent, the guarantee of a free NHS regardless of a person's ability to pay.  And I was delighted with the strong assurance that the poorest in society will be at the heart of a Cameron government's agenda.  For the sake of people in Eltham and across this country, I hope people understand just what we are offering.