Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron delivers a speech on October 8, 2009 on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, British Conservative leader David Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron delivers a speech on October 8, 2009 on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, British Conservative leader David Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.

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  1. Britain's opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron prepares to board a helicopter at Kandahar to fly to Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan December 4, 2009. Cameron is on a three day visit to the region.
  2. LASHKAR GAH, AFGHANISTAN - DECEMBER 4: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLISHING UNITL 1800 HOURS FRIDAY DECEMBER 4) Conservative Party leader David Cameron meets British soldiers at the Task Force Helmand HQ on December 4, 2009 in Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan. Cameron met military chiefs and visited a wheatseed distribution Centre helping local farmers out of poppy production. Cameron is on a three day visit to the region where to meet with British troops and military chiefs.
  3. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron delivers a speech to the CBI annual conference at the Park Lane Hilton hotel on November 23, 2009 in London, England. The Confederation of British Industry's conference, entitled 'Routes to Recovery', brings together leading politicians and business experts to discuss ways to deliver economic growth.
  4. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Prime Minister Gordon Brown (L) and Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron walk through the Members' Lobby of the Houses of Parliament during the State opening of Parliament, on November 18, 2009 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the Government's legislative programme in a speech delivered from the Throne in The House of Lords. This new session of Parliament will only last until the general election which has to be called by June 3, 2010.
  5. WOODSTOCK, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Conservative Party leader David Cameron (R) presents the 11th Duke of Marlborourgh with an environmental award at Blenheim Palace on November 13, 2009 in Woodstock, England. Blenheim Palace has become the 2000th member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), the UK's national sustainable tourism certification scheme.
  6. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 11: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Conservative Party Leader David Cameron MP attends a service to Mark the Passing of The World War One Generation at Westminster Abbey on November 11, 2009 in London, United Kingdom.
  7. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 08: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg MP, former Prime Minister Tony Blair and Conservative Party Leader David Cameron MP attend the Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph on November 8, 2009 in London, England. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the start of the Second World War and on Remembrance Sunday the country honours its veterans with the commemorations paying particular focus to the troops who have lost their lives in current conflicts. A British soldier from 2nd Battalion The Rifles, became the 200th British soldier to lose his life in combat in Afghanistan yesterday, bringing the total number of British losses, including accidents and illnesses, to 231.
  8. BADMINTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Riders follow the master of the Beaufort Hunt on the opening meet of the season for the Duke of Beaufort's Hunt on November 7, 2009 in Badminton, England. Many hunt supporters are hoping if the Conservative Party wins the next UK election this may be the last season before the Hunting Act is repealed.
  9. NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS) Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron uses his mobile phone on the platform at Euston Station, before getting a train to Chester for a visit to Airbus in North Wales on November 6, 2009 in London, England.
  10. NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS) In this handout provided by the Conservative Party,, Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron checks his speech in his Wesminster office with William Hague ahead of making a speech on Europe on November 4, 2009 in London.
  11. NESTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Hounds watch from a horse box as members and supporters of the Avon Vale Hunt gather at the Hunt's first meet of the season in front of Neston House on October 31, 2009 in Neston, Wiltshire, England. Many hunt supporters are hoping if the Conservative Party wins the next UK election this may be the last season before the Hunting Act is repealed.
  12. BROMHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 30: Hounds watch from the kennels as Jonathan Seed Joint Master and Huntsman with the Avon Vale Hunt prepares to exercise them ahead of their first meet of the new hunting season on October 30, 2009 in Bromham, Wiltshire, England. Many hunt supporters are hoping if the Conservative Party wins the next UK election this may be the last season before the Hunting Act is repealed.
  13. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Conservative Party Leader David Cameron speaks at The Royal Society on October 16, 2009 in London. Mr Cameron addressed issues of consumerism and the low carbon economy in his speech.
  14. BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: A model showing bomb damage to The Grand Hotel is displayed inside the hotel on October 12, 2009 in Brighton, England. Five people were killed and 34 injured on October 12, 1984 when the IRA bombed The Grand Hotel where The Conservative Party were holding their annual conference.
  15. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Conservative Party Leader David Cameron (R) welcomes newly elected Member of Parliament Chloe Smith at his office on October 12, 2009 in London. MPs are returning to Parliament today after the summer recess.

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  1. Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron (C) leaves the hall after his speech on October 8, 2009 on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, British Conservative leader David Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.
  2. Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron delivers a speech on October 8, 2009 on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, British Conservative leader David Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.
  3. Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron delivers a speech on October 8, 2009 on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, British Conservative leader David Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.
  4. Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron drinks during a speech on October 8, 2009 on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, British Conservative leader David Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.
  5. Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron delivers a speech on October 8, 2009 on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, British Conservative leader David Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.
  6. Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron delivers a speech on October 8, 2009 on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, British Conservative leader David Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.
  7. David Cameron (2-L), leader of Britain's Conservative Party is jpined on the stage by his wife Samantha (2-R) at the end of his speech on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 8, 2009. British Conservative leader David Cameron declared he is 'ready' to take power, closing his party's annual conference for what he hopes will be its last time in opposition.
  8. David Cameron (2-L), leader of Britain's Conservative Party is jpined on the stage by his wife Samantha (2-R) at the end of his speech on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 8, 2009. British Conservative leader David Cameron declared he is 'ready' to take power, closing his party's annual conference for what he hopes will be its last time in opposition.
  9. WOODSTOCK, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Conservative Leader David Camero (3rd L) presents John Spencer-Chruchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough with a Green Tourism award, beside Penelope, Viscountess Cobham (L) John Williams (2nd R) and Andrea Greeen at Blenheim Palace on November 13, 2009 in Woodstock, England. Blenheim Palace has become the 2000th member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme(GTBS), the UK's national sustainable tourism certification scheme.
  10. Britain's Conservative party leader David Cameron arrives for a visit to McGhee's bakers in Glasgow, Scotland October 16, 2009. Cameron was visiting the bakers with Ruth Davidson, the Scottish Conservative party candidate for the forthcoming Glasgow North East by-election.
  11. Britain's Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) stumbles as he is greeted by Scottish Conservative party leader Annabel Goldie, on his arrival for a visit to a bakery in Glasgow, Scotland October 16, 2009. Cameron was visiting the bakers with Ruth Davidson, the Scottish Conservative party candidate for the forthcoming Glasgow North East by-election.
  12. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, delivers his keynote speech to delegates on the last day of the 2009 Conservative Conference at Manchester Central on October 8, 2009 in Manchester, England. The Tory leader warned of tough economic times ahead and rallied the party faithful as they approach next years general election.
  13. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, leaves with wife Samantha after delivering his keynote speech to delegates on the last day of the 2009 Conservative Conference at Manchester Central on October 8, 2009 in Manchester, England. The Tory leader warned of tough economic times ahead and rallied the party faithful as they approach next years general election.
  14. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, delivers his keynote speech to delegates on the last day of the 2009 Conservative Conference at Manchester Central on October 8, 2009 in Manchester, England. The Tory leader warned of tough economic times ahead and rallied the party faithful as they approach next years general election.
  15. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, delivers his keynote speech to delegates on the last day of the 2009 Conservative Conference at Manchester Central on October 8, 2009 in Manchester, England. The Tory leader warned of tough economic times ahead and rallied the party faithful as they approach next years general election.
  16. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, delivers his keynote speech to delegates on the last day of the 2009 Conservative Conference at Manchester Central on October 8, 2009 in Manchester, England. The Tory leader warned of tough economic times ahead and rallied the party faithful as they approach next year's general election.

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