All true Conservatives are pleased with the "bounce back" in the polls. It reflects, I think two things. That the leader now seems better advised on issues and what statements to make about them, and it also reflects the thinking and approach revealed during the party conference.
I was aware of a fair number of friends, members and supporters over many years, who were giving up on the party because of gaffes and mistakes during the spring and summer. It will be interesting to hear their views now.
The conference showed fresh thinking, and the speech by David Cameron, showed how it all cohered. It also showed impressive older and newer shadow cabinet members sure of their brief and singing in unison.
Since the conference the Conservatives have continued to set the agenda with policy statements which have completely undermined Brown's attempts to talk up his image. But there is a danger, in that they have largely been speeches by the leader. Surely with such a good shadow team the other members should more regularly be presenting policy? Everyone now knows who David Cameron is, but how many non-Conservatives know who his team are. Theresa May is embarked on a national meet the people effort, which is good.
Some of the morning briefings and statements ought to be given by other shadow cabinet members, although with David Cameron present.
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Which shadow cabinet members do you think would be up to it?
Cameron has certainly been variable in appeal. Unfortunately from his various boobs this year some people will take more persuading.
His personal standing is unusually below that of Brown, and below the standing of the Tory Party, according to the polls.
He's coming good now (Cameron)- got Brown on the run - see his speech to his constituency today!
Just seen his speech - very good. He's right - the Labour lot have lost any vision and are just trying to hang on to power.
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