| − | David Cameron is a [[British]] politician, and leader of the British [[Conservative Party]]. He has changed the policies and image of the Conservative Party in an attempt to appeal more to young and environmentally conscious voters and capture more of the political middle ground. However some feel that in doing so he has sacrificed the noble ideals of conservatism which have always been at the heart of the appropriately named Conservative Party. | + | David Cameron is a [[British]] politician, and was elected leader of the British [[Conservative Party]] in December 2005, succeeding [[Michael Howard]]. He has changed the policies and image of the Conservative Party in an attempt to appeal more to young and environmentally conscious voters and capture more of the political middle ground. However some feel that in doing so he has sacrificed the ideals of conservatism which have always been at the heart of the Conservative Party. Thus far he has differed from his predecessors in his stated willingness to work with the [[Labour Party|Labour]] and [[Liberal]] parties and in his statement that "My aim is to promote social justice, making sure that everyone has access to good schools, good healthcare and decent housing, take a lead in ending global poverty and do all we can to meet the great environmental threats of our age'.[http://www.conservatives.com/tile.do?def=david.cameron.about.page] |