Happy Anniversary!

Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of David Cameron becoming the leader of the Conservative Party, a little over four years ago he started his leadership journey a virtual unknown, and today he is the impressive leader that the party entrusted, with their first victory since 1992.

Mr. Cameron’s leadership was met with excitement and anticipation. Excitement at electing a leader who had a vision and a plan to bring the party from opposition wilderness into Downing Street, and anticipation of all the changes the party and the grassroots needed to make that vision become a reality.
After three consecutive defeats the Tories were thirsty for a win and Cameron became their hope. Following the 2005 general election he was encouraged to stand for the leadership contest by his wife Samantha after complaining that he was tired of losing. A modernizer, many people inside and outside the party thought his renewing agenda was a hard and steep hill to climb at best and a big gamble to take. But it was a hill and a gamble David Cameron knew he needed to face and take if he was to bring his party into the 21 century and take back the keys of Number 10.

His first task was forming his team, the shadow cabinet of all the talents; his front bench is made up of a representative and inclusive team that consist of old friends, new friends and even ideological opponents. His transformation did not stop there; he soon introduced his policies starting with the Environment where he tackled green issues that affected the globe, he developed radical Educational Reforms that will offer opportunity to all allowing every child a bright future, he developed polices in Security and Policing, Immigration and Transport. In four years he put together the frame work and foundation for a future conservative government that is attractive to voters on both sides of the political spectrum but most of all good for Britain.

Taking his modernization a step further he introduced the Priority List (‘A’ List) of candidates, this was a controversial move that did not sit well with all the grassroots but it has increased the number of selected women, black and ethnic minority candidates in safe, marginal and winnable seats. With his party greener, more inclusive and very representative of 21st century Britain, Cameron focused his attention in mending the country’s broken society and introduced family policies that encourage and supports couples and families to stay together, policies that put the family first.

In four years we learned a lot about the man who could possibly be Britain’s next Prime Minster. He cares about families and their well being, the environment and the future of the planet, the economy and Britain’s hope and security. He is cool, calm and keeps a level head under pressure. Cameron is a very accomplished and talented leader and after three consecutive defeats he is the first conservative leader that looks like a Prime Minster in waiting.
Happy fourth anniversary Mr. Cameron!