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Can anyone sum up in one memorable sentence what the Cameron-led Tories stand for?

That's the challenge set by Trevor Kavanagh in today's Sun. The thread below is ready and waiting for your ONE SENTENCE answers...

April 28, 2008 at 08:25 in The big picture | Permalink

Comments

Anyone but Gordon.

Posted by: Shaun Pilkington | April 28, 2008 at 16:51

... does it cover the whole ethos and 'dream' of the party today, though?

Christina, no, I don’t think any single sentence could do that adequately. What it does do, for me at least, is sum up the single most important theme of current Conservative thinking.

Posted by: Mark Fulford | April 28, 2008 at 16:55

I like X's suggestion, at 15.19, but I would alter it very slightly to:

"Empower people, not the government"

That, I think, could be a real winner. (I would avoid saying "the" people, as that sounds too much like a lefty sort of remark - they always claim to know what "the people" want, in a condescending sort of way.)

Posted by: DOS | April 28, 2008 at 16:57

Much as I enjoy accolades, the credit for '"Mending Britain's broken society" has to go to an earlier poster, and I do believe it's based on IDS's excellent report of last year.

However, the music of the moment could definitely be:-

As I walk this land of broken dreams
I have visions of many things
But happiness is just an illusion
Filled with sadness and confusion

What becomes of the brokenhearted
Who have love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find some
kind of peace in mind
Help me

Posted by: Miranda | April 28, 2008 at 17:01

Cameron's new Conservatives, so lovely both Simon Heffer AND The Daily Mail hate us!!

Posted by: Geordie-Tory | April 28, 2008 at 17:07

Solutions from the bottom up, not top down!

Posted by: Geordie-Tory | April 28, 2008 at 17:09

empowering communities, rebuilding our country

Posted by: Matt Wright | April 28, 2008 at 17:34

Kicking Brown when he's down.

(I don't personally believe that sums it up, but it's so catchy!)

Posted by: Tom FD | April 28, 2008 at 17:59

If you liked Ted Heath, you'll love Cameron's Conservatives!

Posted by: Old Whig | April 28, 2008 at 18:04

FLOREAT ETONA

Posted by: Mark Hudson | April 28, 2008 at 18:09

Cameron's Cavaliers out with the Puritans, set the people free

Posted by: carol42 | April 28, 2008 at 18:13

Cameron's Conservatives: the lesser of two evils.

Posted by: Tanuki | April 28, 2008 at 19:10

Delivering money to Brussels by the lorry load.

Posted by: Pete | April 28, 2008 at 19:10

Trust the people, trust the professionals.

(Don't trust the politicians.)

Posted by: David Sergeant | April 28, 2008 at 19:24

David Cameron's Conservatives: Old Etonians still pulling up the ladder after themselves.

Posted by: David | April 28, 2008 at 19:31

Stability, security, social cohesion, success, self respect, sustainability.

Posted by: Patriot | April 28, 2008 at 20:18

Blue Labour

Posted by: Yet Another Anon | April 28, 2008 at 21:24

Comment of the thread from Old Hack at 11.37.Very amusing!
For me though it was something Cameron used to mention a lot in his early days. 'We're all in this together'. If he really governs with that in mind he can heal some of the divisions that beset this country.

Posted by: Malcolm Dunn | April 28, 2008 at 21:47

"Conservatives fight for Britain -- because we believe in Britons."

Posted by: Christopher Chantrill | April 28, 2008 at 21:48

Jon @ 16.36 - 'DC: a few more steps down the road to serfdom'.

How ridiculous, where the hell do you think that this government is going?, its had over ten years, and in any area you care to look its 'halfway down the road to serdom'!!!!

Posted by: Patsy Sergeant | April 28, 2008 at 22:14

Patsy, I never said anything about this government in my post.

Before jumping on your keyboard and typing away furiously, sometimes it's good to pause for a second.

Posted by: Jon | April 28, 2008 at 22:56

Self-reliance, not state-reliance, makes society possible.

Posted by: jonny | April 28, 2008 at 23:34

Self-reliance, not state-reliance, makes society possible.

Posted by: jonny | April 28, 2008 at 23:35

Cameron's Tories to win with honesty & respect.

Posted by: B.Garvie | April 29, 2008 at 03:02

Cameron's Conservatives,Looking after YOU!

Posted by: Cllr Garry K Hickton | April 29, 2008 at 06:28

Conservatism: The Foundation and Hope of a Free People

Posted by: Phil Jackson | April 29, 2008 at 08:01

Trust people, by minimising state interference in our day-to-day lives and strengthening the family, whilst making clear that those who abuse that trust will face real consequences.

Posted by: Edward | April 29, 2008 at 10:14

Political correctness

Posted by: David Graves-Moore | April 29, 2008 at 12:44

Letting you run your own life

Posted by: machiavelli | April 29, 2008 at 16:44

"For God, Queen and Country"

Posted by: Anon | May 01, 2008 at 15:09

Oops, sorry ! Wrong century.

Posted by: Anon | May 01, 2008 at 15:11

Jamal's hit the nail on the head-

'Small government, small taxes. Freedom to choose, freedom to fail.'

Posted by: Adam Honeysett-Watts | May 04, 2009 at 11:31