David Cameron in Manchester

David Cameron showed again today that he is setting the agenda in Britain with an excellent speech to Conference and the launch of our welfare reform proposals. What struck me most was how direct and straightforward his language and plans were in stark contrast to the Prime Minister in Brighton last week.

I also had the pleasure of a brief 1-2-1 meeting with David in Manchester today, and a photo taken with him (that will be posted here over the next few days). He was in relaxed form and it was good to see up close the man who will hopefully be our next Prime Minister. My overidding impression was that whatever "it" is, he has it.