My E Mail from William Hague

Dear *****,

Well here we are - at the cusp of the election that could bring the change we've all been crying out for.

Since I last emailed you we've had the final TV debate that was focused on the economy - and David Cameron clearly won the argument on this most important of issues.

As I've travelled around the country I've had a real sense from people who it's time for the Conservatives to sort out Labour's economic mess. The backing that The Economist and the Financial Times have given us - two papers that have previously backed Labour - is evidence of that.

That is what is at stake at this election, and we're fighting for it with real energy. David is going to be campaigning all day today, all night tonight, and all day tomorrow. You'll be able to track this political marathon on our website with videos that will be uploaded as he goes along.

It feels like a long time since Labour came into power - I first challenged Tony Blair at the despatch box thirteen years ago - but we must never forget their record of failure. New Labour: this is your life...
WATCH: 13 years of Labour

I defy you to watch this video and tell me that this country can afford another five more years of this. And make no mistake - that's what a vote for the LibDems will mean.

Never mind the Lib Dems' plans for an immigration amnesty, scrapping prison sentences under six months, and joining the euro - the fact that Labour are now calling on their supporters to vote tactically for the Lib Dems tells you all you need to know.

Only by voting Conservative on Thursday will the British people get a new government that starts cleaning up the mess on Friday. From day one we will start to fulfil our no-nonsense, no frills contract with the British people - to cut the waste, sort out the welfare mess, improve front line services and deliver change for the better.

That's the change we'll bring. But whether we get a chance to bring that change is up to you. We are up against some serious vested interests.

Figures released this afternoon show that this year over 70% of Labour's donations have come from the union barons - including 40% from Charlie Whelan's Unite. In fact, since 2001, the unions have diverted a staggering £90 million of their members' money to the Labour Party.

In contrast, thanks to you, the Conservatives are raising a record amount online from individual people giving small donations to the cause. When I asked two weeks ago your response was amazing. Now, I'm asking you one more time to help us over the line.

Please give what you can. We need your support to combat the LibDems and to take the fight to Labour in seats that were previously seen as theirs forever.

If you can't afford to give any more, it's not too late to join the thousands of new volunteers who have contacted our local teams around the country to pitch in for the final 48 hours.

Thank you for all you are doing. With your continued support Britain could have a fresh government by Friday.
William Hague's signature

William Hague
Shadow Foreign Secretary

Dear *****,

At the start of this election campaign I invited you to join the government of Britain. My message was that we're all in this together, and we've got to stop pretending that government is the answer to every problem.

David Cameron

So during this campaign I've been talking about the new, active part I hope people will play in making the country better and building the Big Society.

Now, as we get into the final week of the campaign, I want to set out our side of the bargain in a contract with you. This contract - as you can see below - is a no-frills, no-nonsense commitment to do some very specific things if you vote for us.

With trust in politics at an all time low and people tired of politicians breaking their promises, this contract couldn't be clearer. If we don't do the things it sets out, if we don't deliver our side of the bargain: vote us out in five years time.

David Cameron (signature)

P.S. This is a contract between the Conservative Party and every person in the country - please do make sure your family and friends see it by sharing this email with them.


A contract between the Conservative Party
and ***** ******

Our contract with you We go into the general election on 6 May with trust in politics and politicians at an all-time low. And I can understand why: the years of broken promises, the expenses scandal, the feeling that politicians have become too remote from the people - they've all taken their toll. That's why I'm making this contract with you.

For too long, you've been lied to by politicians saying they can sort out all your problems. But it doesn't work like that. Real change is not just about what the government does. Real change only comes when we understand that we are all in this together; that we all have a responsibility to help make our country better.

This contract sets out my side of the bargain: the things I want to do to change Britain. But it also makes clear that I cannot do it on my own. We will only get our economy moving, mend our broken society and reform our rotten political system if we all get involved, take responsibility, and work together.

So this is our contract with you. I want you to read it and - if we win the election - use it to hold us to account. If we don't deliver our side of the bargain, vote us out in five years' time.

We will change politics

Our political system needs to change. Politicians must be made more accountable, and we must take power away from Westminster and put it in the hands of people - individuals, families and neighbourhoods.

If you elect a Conservative government on 6 May, we will:

1. Give you the right to sack your MP, so you don't have to wait for an election to get rid of politicians who are guilty of misconduct.

2. Cut the number of MPs by ten per cent, and cut the subsidies and perks for politicians.

3. Cut ministers' pay by five per cent and freeze it for five years.

4. Give local communities the power to take charge of the local planning system and vote on excessive council tax rises.

5. Make government transparent, publishing every item of government spending over £25,000, all government contracts, and all local council spending over £500.

We will change the economy

Gordon Brown's economic incompetence has doubled the national debt, given us record youth unemployment, and widened the gap between rich and poor. Unemployment is still rising, and this year we will spend more on debt interest than on schools. We need to get our economy moving.

If you elect a Conservative government on 6 May, we will:

1. Cut wasteful government spending so we can stop Labour's jobs tax, which would kill the recovery.

2. Act now on the national debt, so we can keep mortgage rates lower for longer.

3. Reduce emissions and build a greener economy, with thousands of new jobs in green industries and advanced manufacturing.

4. Get Britain working by giving unemployed people support to get work, creating 400,000 new apprenticeships and training places over two years, and cutting benefits for those who refuse work.

5. Control immigration, reducing it to the levels of the 1990s - meaning tens of thousands a year, instead of the hundreds of thousands a year under Labour.

We will change society

We face big social problems in this country: family breakdown, educational failure, crime and deep poverty. Labour's big government has failed; we will help build a Big Society where everyone plays their part in mending our broken society.

If you elect a Conservative government on 6 May, we will:

1. Increase spending on health every year, while cutting waste in the NHS, so that more goes to nurses and doctors on the frontline, and make sure you get access to the cancer drugs you need.

2. Support families, by giving married couples and civil partners a tax break, giving more people the right to request flexible working and helping young families with extra Sure Start health visitors.

3. Raise standards in schools, by giving teachers the power to restore discipline and by giving parents, charities and voluntary groups the power to start new smaller schools.

4. Increase the basic state pension, by relinking it to earnings, and protect the winter fuel allowance, free TV licences, free bus travel and other key benefits for older people.

5. Fight back against crime, cut paperwork to get police officers on the street, and make sure criminals serve the sentence given to them in court.

6. Create National Citizen Service for every 16 year old, to help bring the country together.

I recently joined, my conservatives, I have also joined the conservative party as a friend for £1.anyone can join,you can also be a full member for £25 pa.
you may or may not know this angel.
its good to see you show your support.
really hope they get in!

RW-FAN wrote:I recently joined, my conservatives, I have also joined the conservative party as a friend for £1.anyone can join,you can also be a full member for £25 pa.
you may or may not know this angel.
its good to see you show your support.
really hope they get in!

Hi RW, I grew up in a Tory household and have always voted Tory, although, until now I never joined up as a member. I have donated this year as I think it's vital they win this election. The counrty can't survive even 5 mins more of the totally corrupt Labour Government. I don't live in the UK, but that's where half of my heart lives and I will do anything I can to help get rid of Moron Brown.

Lets hope today goes for Britain. Well done for voting well for your country.