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In August 2006, David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, launched 'Built to Last' - a collection of eight aims that cover what the Conservative Party should be targeting to regain office at the next general election.

1)     To encourage enterprise in all its forms – in the economy and in the community – in order to raise living standards and the quality of life for all.

This will mean a strengthening of the independence of the Bank of England and putting economic stability and fiscal responsibility before tax cuts. It will mean a fairer and flatter tax system. It will lead to a reduction in central government targets. It will lead to incentives to save for pensions and will reduce means testing.

2)     To fight social injustice and help the most disadvantaged by building a strong society.

The social and voluntary sectors would be free to tackle deprivation through long term investment and funding. This would lead to a large expansion of the drugs rehabilitation programme and it would lead to many coming off Incapacity Benefit.

3)     To meet the great environmental threats of the age, to enhance the environment and to increase general well-being.

Annual targets for carbon reduction would be binding. Companies that are eco-friendly would have lighter regulations imposed on them. High quality child care would be supported as would the building of eco-friendly houses. Light rail systems would be built for cities and the National Lottery would be reformed so that it better supports the Arts, sports and culture.

4)     To provide first-class health care, education and housing that responds to the needs of each individual.

This would encourage innovative and efficient provision from the independent sector. The top-down culture of central targets would be ended. There would be more streaming and setting in schools and schools would be given more control over their own affairs. Tuition fees would be continued to allow for universities to raise extra funds.

5)     To take a lead in ending global poverty.

Britain would give 0.7% of its national income in aid by 2013 to help tackle HIV/Aids, TB and malaria. CAP would be reformed. An international arms treaty would be supported.

6)     To protect the country we love; proud of our past; confident in our future. We will be hard-nosed defenders of freedom.

Parliament and committees would be strengthened to allow it/them to vote on treaties and wars. A minister would be appointed to deal with the UK’s security issues and a unified UK border police force would be created. A new Bill of Rights would be introduced to replace the current Human Rights Act.

7)     To give power to the people and communities, and to recognise the limitations of government.

Unelected regional assemblies would go if they came into being. Support the Welsh Assembly and Scottish Parliament to function better and to work with the politicians of Northern Ireland to get Stormont functioning at a level that benefits Ulster. There would be no support for a European Constitution.

8)     To be an open, meritocratc and forward-looking party.

More women candidates would be pursued; also candidates from ethnic minorities and the disabled. The Conservatives would work with other parties when there was a need to do so such as the pension issues. Inner city support would be developed and apathy amongst young people would be tackled.

 

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