zugzwang Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) Dave's swiftest ever u-turn? A weather vane has more consistency. http://www.telegraph...hatcherite.html David Cameron: I am not a Thatcherite David Cameron has denied being a Thatcherite just days after declaring that "we're all Thatcherites now". By Peter Dominiczak, Political Correspondent 11:52AM BST 28 Apr 2013 The Prime Minister used an interview with the Sunday Times to say he "was a big Thatcher supporter". However, when asked directly whether he was a Thatcherite Mr Cameron said: "No. Other people might call me that. I think the label's now … it's slightly become …labels don't quite mean what they did then." It contradicts comments he made on the morning of Lady Thatcher's funeral on April 17 when the Prime Minister said: "I think in a way we're all Thatcherites now. One of the things about her legacy is some of those big arguments we had, everyone now accepts." In the interview Mr Cameron also said there is no limit to the potential achievements of Boris Johnson - sparking renewed speculation the London Mayor may return to the Commons. The Prime Minister said he "loved" Mr Johnson and insisted that the Mayor could do "anything" he wanted in politics. Mr Cameron's warm words came despite years of rivalry between the two Old Etonians, with many Conservative MPs believing Mr Johnson is manoeuvring to try to succeed Mr Cameron as Tory leader. That would depend on Mr Johnson becoming an MP once again - possibly before the next general election - a prospect Mr Cameron appeared to entertain in his remarks. The Prime Minister said: "Boris can do anything, that's the moral of the story of Boris. "Boris is one of the greatest assets the Conservative Party has. I love Boris." Asked whether the London Mayor could one day become prime minister, Mr Cameron replied: "I'd never want to put a limit on what Boris can achieve." Edited April 28, 2013 by zugzwang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrashingisles Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Proof that the elite have taken over the Tory party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Sadman Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Nope. Thatcher, for all her sins, never worked in media/PR or was a lawyer. Cameron is a Blairite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Quite. The definition of a Balirite being - the Party being totally focused on winning elections and NOTHING else. All efforts are geared towards research/focus groups to determine the most appealing soundbites and policy promises/aspirations to those likely to vote in marginal constituencies, targetting the most amenable groups to bribery using the government's ability to borrow and print money....NOT a root and branch look at economic success and how it can be helped and achieved in the long term with government action aiding the private sector. Spot on. This was Blair and now Cameron and Osborne to a tee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikthe20 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Nope. Thatcher, for all her sins, never worked in media/PR or was a lawyer. Cameron is a Blairite. She WAS a lawyer - passed the bar in 1953. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erranta Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Spot on. This was Blair and now Cameron and Osborne to a tee. Even more fun - Blair and Brown were called "Sons of Thatcher" Blair used to secretly invite her around to No 10 to take her latest orders advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybong Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) Wait until the general election promises and claims start to be rolled out. They'll be a even more of a laugh. People are already getting a taster with some of the most farcical headlines desperately trying to gain local election votes. Edited April 28, 2013 by billybong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubuntu Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) Edited April 28, 2013 by UnsureFTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okaycuckoo Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I am not a nanimal: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okaycuckoo Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Ooooh - no support from me for Cameron or Blair, but that is a nasty piece of propaganda. Does what is says on the enemy's tin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracle Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) Dave's swiftest ever u-turn? A weather vane has more consistency. [/size] [/size][/font] [/font][/color][/size][/font][/color] I think the tories used to have quite a nice phrase for his type of conservatism. he's a wet. basically spineless populist who does not have the courage to upset people and tell some home truths when absolutely necessary. he is chamberlain as opposed to farage's churchill. 'nuff said. Edited April 29, 2013 by oracle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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