Briefing: Cameron stresses positives as the great Tory giveaway begins

Conservatives are hoping their simple message on the recovering economy will put clear water between them and Labour

David Cameron is hoping to convince the British electorate that the country’s economy is finally on the rise
David Cameron is hoping to convince the British electorate that the country’s economy is finally on the rise

If David Cameron does not make it back for a second stint in 10 Downing Street, it will not be for want of trying. Last week, the Conservative leader launched his party’s manifesto with a spree of giveaways: free childcare doubled; a right-to-buy for housing association tenants; a freeze on rail fares; extra cash for the National ...