David Cameron, leader of Britain's Conservative Party, stands with his wife Samantha, backstage in Manchester, England, Monday Oct. 5, 2009, on the first day of the annual Conservative Party Conference. Britain's opposition Conservatives began their pitch for power - but warned delegates at an annual rally that leader David Cameron must beat the electoral efforts of cherished chiefs like Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill to win office. Cameron's Tories hold a clear opinion poll lead, routed Prime Minister Gordon Brown's governing Labour Party in recent local and European elections, and are widely expected to return to government for the first time since 1997. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

David Cameron, leader of Britain's Conservative Party, stands with his wife Samantha, backstage in Manchester, England, Monday Oct. 5, 2009, on the first day of the annual Conservative Party Conference. Britain's opposition Conservatives began their pitch for power - but warned delegates at an annual rally that leader David Cameron must beat the electoral efforts of cherished chiefs like Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill to win office. Cameron's Tories hold a clear opinion poll lead, routed Prime Minister Gordon Brown's governing Labour Party in recent local and European elections, and are widely expected to return to government for the first time since 1997.

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  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
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  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. The Right Reverend James Cowan (L), Bishop of British Columbia, points out a stone placed by Winston Churchill to Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, upon their arrival for Sunday Service in Victoria, British Columbia, November 8, 2009. Churchill placed the stone while visiting in 1929.
  14. David Cameron, leader of Britain's Conservative Party, stands with his wife Samantha, backstage in Manchester, England, Monday Oct. 5, 2009, on the first day of the annual Conservative Party Conference. Britain's opposition Conservatives began their pitch for power - but warned delegates at an annual rally that leader David Cameron must beat the electoral efforts of cherished chiefs like Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill to win office. Cameron's Tories hold a clear opinion poll lead, routed Prime Minister Gordon Brown's governing Labour Party in recent local and European elections, and are widely expected to return to government for the first time since 1997.
  15. David Cameron, leader of Britain's Conservative Party, receives a kiss from his wife Samantha, backstage in Manchester, England, Monday Oct. 5, 2009, on the first day of the annual Conservative Party Conference. Britain's opposition Conservatives began their pitch for power - but warned delegates at an annual rally that leader David Cameron must beat the electoral efforts of cherished chiefs like Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill to win office. Cameron's Tories hold a clear opinion poll lead, routed Prime Minister Gordon Brown's governing Labour Party in recent local and European elections, and are widely expected to return to government for the first time since 1997.
  16. Britain Conservative Party Leader, David Cameron talks to the media in his monthly press conference in London, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. At rear is a portrait of Britain's World War II leader, Winston Churchill.

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