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Patrick’s here today with his wife Karin – and Iknow, like me, you’ll want to give them the warmest welcome.When people have seen our flag – in some of the most desperate times in history – they have knownwhat it stands for. Freedom. Justice. Standing up for what is right. They have known this isn’t any oldcountry. This is a special country.
June 6th this summer. Normandy. I was so proud of Great Britainthat day. And here, today, I want to set out how in this generation, we can build a country whose futurewe can all be proud of. How we can secure a better future for all. How we can build a Britain thateveryone is proud to call home.The heirs to those who fought on the beaches of Northern France are those fighting in Afghanistantoday. For thirteen years, young men and women have been serving our country there.
This year, thelast of our combat troops come home – and I know everyone here will want to show how grateful andhow proud we are of everyone who served. But the end of the Afghan mission does not mean the endof the threat. The threat is Islamist extremist terrorism – and it has found a new, hellish crucible – withISIL, in Iraq and Syria.
These people are evil, pure and simple. They kill children; rape women;threaten non-believers with genocide; behead journalists and aid workers. Some people seem to thinkwe can opt out of this. We can’t. As I speak, British servicemen and women are flying in the skies overIraq. They saw action yesterday. And there will be troops on the frontline – but they will be Iraqis,Kurds, and Syrians…fighting for the safe and democratic future they deserve.We are acting in partnership with a range of countries – including those from the region.
Because let’sbe clear: There is no “walk on by” option. Unless we deal with ISIL, they will deal with us, bringingterror and murder to our streets. As always with this Party, we will do whatever it takes to keep ourcountry safe. And to those who have had all the advantages of being brought up in Britain, but whowant to go and fight for ISIL – let me say this. If you try to travel to Syria or Iraq, we will useeverything at our disposal to stop you: Taking away your passport; prosecuting, convicting,imprisoning you …and if you’re there already – even preventing you from coming back. You havedeclared your allegiance.
You are an enemy of the UK – and you should expect to be treated as such.When it comes to keeping Britain safe, I had one man by my side for four years. When he was ateenager, he didn’t only address the Tory party conference…he read Hansard in bed…and had a recordcollection consisting of one album by Dire Straits and dozens of speeches by Winston Churchill. All I473can say is this: that boy became a fine Parliamentarian…a brilliant Foreign Secretary …our greatestliving Yorkshireman …and someone to whom I owe an enormous debt of gratitude: William Hague.William, there’s one more task I want you to carry out: bringing fairness to our constitution. Duringthat referendum campaign we made a vow to the Scottish people that they will get more powers – andwe will keep that vow.
But here’s my vow to the people of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Iknow the system is unfair. I know that you are asking: if Scotland can vote separately on things liketax, spending and welfare ….why can’t England, Wales and Northern Ireland do the same? I know youwant this answered. So this is my vow: English votes for English laws – the Conservatives will deliverit.We’ve delivered a lot these past four years …but we’ve had to do it all in a coalition government.Believe me: coalition was not what I wanted to do; it’s what I had to do. And I know what I want next.To be back here in October 2015 delivering Conservative policies …based on Conservative values…leading a majority Conservative Government.So where do we want to take our country? Where do I want to take our country? During these fouryears, I hope that the British people have come to know me a little. I’m not a complicated man.
Ibelieve in some simple things. Families come first. They are the way you make a nation strong fromthe inside out. I care deeply about those who struggle to get by …but I believe the best thing to do ishelp them stand on their own two feet – and no, that’s not saying “you’re on your own”, but “we areon your side, helping you be all you can.” And I believe in something for something; not something fornothing. Those who do the right thing, put the effort in, who work and build communities – these arethe people who should be rewarded. All of this is underpinned by a deep patriotism.I love this country – and my goal is this: To make Britain a country that everyone is proud to callhome.
That doesn’t just mean having the fastest-growing economy, or climbing some internationalleague table. I didn’t come into politics to make the lines on the graphs go in the right direction. I wantto help you live a better life. And it comes back to those things I believe. A Britain that everyone isproud to call home is a Britain where hard work is really rewarded. Not a free-for-all, but a chance forall …the chance of a job, a home, a good start in life …whoever you are, wherever you are from.
Andby the way – you never pull one person up by pulling another one down. So this Party doesn’t do thepolitics of envy and class warfare…we believe in aspiration and helping people get on in life – andwhat’s more, we’re proud of it.The past four years have been about laying the foundations for that Britain. The next five will be aboutfinishing the job. Put another way – if our economic plan for the past four years has been about ourcountry – and saving it from economic ruin …our plan for the next five years will be about you, andyour family – and helping you get on.
But Conservatives know this. Nothing comes easy. There’s noreward without effort; no wealth without work; no success without sacrifice …and we credit theBritish people with knowing these things too.Other parties preach to you about a Brave New World …we understand you have to start with the realworld and make it better. So let other politicians stand on stages like this and promise an easy life. Notme.
I am here today to set out our Conservative commitment for the next five years.If you want to provide for yourself and your family, you’ll have the security of a job …but only if westick to our long-term economic plan. If you work hard, we will cut your taxes …but only if we keepon cutting the deficit, so we can afford to do that.
For those wanting to buy a home, yes – we will helpyou get on that housing ladder …but only if we take on the vested interests, and build more homes –however hard that is. We will make sure your children get a great education; the best education…butonly if we keep taking on everyone who gets in the way of high standards. For those retiring, we willmake sure you get a decent pension; and real rewards for a life of work …but only if we as a countryaccept we all have to work a bit longer and save a bit more.It’s pretty simple really: a good job, a nice home, more money at the end of the month, a decenteducation for your children, a safe and secure retirement. A country where if you put in, you get out.
ABritain everyone is proud to call home. And a real long-term plan to get there. It starts with more474decent jobs. And look how far we’ve come. Today there are 1 million 800 thousand more jobs in ourcountry than there were in 2010. We are creating more jobs here in Britain than in the whole of Europeput together. 1.8 million jobs. You know – when Britain is getting back to work, it can only mean onething …the Conservatives are back in Government.So here’s our commitment for the next five years. What the economists would call: the highestemployment rate of any major economy.
What I call: full employment in Britain. Just think of whatthat would mean. Those who can work, able to work …standing on their own two feet, looking at theirchildren and thinking “I am providing for you.” We can get there – but only if we stick to our plan.Companies are coming from all over the world to invest and create jobs here. That’s not happened byaccident. It’s because they see a Government rolling out the red carpet for them, cutting their red tape,cutting their taxes. So here is a commitment: with the next Conservative Government – we will alwayshave the most competitive corporate taxes in the G20…lower than Germany, lower than Japan, lowerthan the United States.
But George said something really important in that brilliant speech on Monday.A message to those global companies: We have cut your taxes – now you must pay what you owe.We must stick to the plan on welfare too. With us, if you’re out of work, you will get unemploymentbenefit…but only if you go to the Job Centre, update your CV, attend interviews and accept the workyou’re offered. As I said: no more something-for-nothing. And look at the results: 800,000 fewerpeople on the main out-of-work benefits.
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