Conservative Party

Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron leaves his hotel at the start of the third day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 7, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron will seek to show Thursday he is ready to take power, amid simmering tensions over his Conservative party's stance on Europe. Cameron will close the centre-right party's annual conference here with a speech outlining what the party would do in government if, as opinion polls suggest is likely, they win the next general election due by June.

Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron (L) leaves his hotel with his wife Samantha at the start of the third day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 7, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron will seek to show Thursday he is ready to take power, amid simmering tensions over his Conservative party's stance on Europe. Cameron will close the centre-right party's annual conference here with a speech outlining what the party would do in government if, as opinion polls suggest is likely, they win the next general election due by June.

Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron (L) leaves his hotel with his wife Samantha at the start of the third day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 7, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron will seek to show Thursday he is ready to take power, amid simmering tensions over his Conservative party's stance on Europe. Cameron will close the centre-right party's annual conference here with a speech outlining what the party would do in government if, as opinion polls suggest is likely, they win the next general election due by June.

Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron (L) leaves his hotel with his wife Samantha at the start of the third day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 7, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron will seek to show Thursday he is ready to take power, amid simmering tensions over his Conservative party's stance on Europe. Cameron will close the centre-right party's annual conference here with a speech outlining what the party would do in government if, as opinion polls suggest is likely, they win the next general election due by June.

Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron (L) leaves his hotel with his wife Samantha at the start of the third day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 7, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron will seek to show Thursday he is ready to take power, amid simmering tensions over his Conservative party's stance on Europe. Cameron will close the centre-right party's annual conference here with a speech outlining what the party would do in government if, as opinion polls suggest is likely, they win the next general election due by June.

Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron (L) leaves his hotel with his wife Samantha at the start of the third day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 7, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron will seek to show Thursday he is ready to take power, amid simmering tensions over his Conservative party's stance on Europe. Cameron will close the centre-right party's annual conference here with a speech outlining what the party would do in government if, as opinion polls suggest is likely, they win the next general election due by June.

Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron (L) leaves his hotel with his wife Samantha at the start of the third day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 7, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron will seek to show Thursday he is ready to take power, amid simmering tensions over his Conservative party's stance on Europe. Cameron will close the centre-right party's annual conference here with a speech outlining what the party would do in government if, as opinion polls suggest is likely, they win the next general election due by June.

Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron (L) leaves his hotel with his wife Samantha at the start of the third day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 7, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron will seek to show Thursday he is ready to take power, amid simmering tensions over his Conservative party's stance on Europe. Cameron will close the centre-right party's annual conference here with a speech outlining what the party would do in government if, as opinion polls suggest is likely, they win the next general election due by June.

NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS) In this handout image supplied by the Conservative Party, Conservative Party leader David Cameron and his wife Samantha arrive in Manchester prior to the start of the 2009 Conservative Party Conference on October 4, 2009 in Manchester, England. David Cameron will be taking part in his fourth annual conference as leader, ahead of next year's general election.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) arrives with his wife Samantha in Manchester, north-west England on October 4 2009, on the eve of the annual Conservative party conference. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's relations with Britain's notoriously aggressive media hit an all-time low this week, recalling for some the way the press abandoned one of his doomed predecessors. An angry Brown, facing polls suggesting he has little or no hope of winning elections due by next June, repeatedly showed his exasperation with interviewers at his Labour Party's annual conference.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) arrives with his wife Samantha in Manchester, north-west England on October 4 2009, on the eve of the annual Conservative party conference. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's relations with Britain's notoriously aggressive media hit an all-time low this week, recalling for some the way the press abandoned one of his doomed predecessors. An angry Brown, facing polls suggesting he has little or no hope of winning elections due by next June, repeatedly showed his exasperation with interviewers at his Labour Party's annual conference.

NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS) In this handout image supplied by the Conservative Party, Conservative Party leader David Cameron and his wife Samantha arrive in Manchester prior to the start of the 2009 Conservative Party Conference on October 4, 2009 in Manchester, England. David Cameron will be taking part in his fourth annual conference as leader, ahead of next year's general election.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (R) is shown around the Skills Center by Director of Apprenticeships Heather Green in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron speaks during a press conference in central London, on November 4, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron, tipped to be the country's next prime minister, outlined a new policy on Europe Wednesday after dropping a pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron's Conservative Party U-turned on a 'cast-iron guarantee' to hold a national vote on the European Union's reform treaty after the Czech Republic gave it the green light Tuesday. It will now come into force on December 1.

NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS) In this handout image supplied by the Conservative Party, Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron meets the singer Katherine Jenkins as they appear on the Andrew Marr show prior to the start of the 2009 Conservative Party Conference on October 4, 2009 in Manchester, England. David Cameron will be taking part in his fourth annual conference as leader, ahead of next year's general election.

NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS) In this handout image supplied by the Conservative Party, Conservative Party leader David Cameron and his wife Samantha arrive in Manchester prior to the start of the 2009 Conservative Party Conference on October 4, 2009 in Manchester, England. David Cameron will be taking part in his fourth annual conference as leader, ahead of next year's general election.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) arrives with his wife Samantha in Manchester, north-west England on October 4 2009, on the eve of the annual Conservative party conference. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's relations with Britain's notoriously aggressive media hit an all-time low this week, recalling for some the way the press abandoned one of his doomed predecessors. An angry Brown, facing polls suggesting he has little or no hope of winning elections due by next June, repeatedly showed his exasperation with interviewers at his Labour Party's annual conference.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) chats with apprentice Sam Withycombe at the Skills Center in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (R) chats with apprentice Daniel Tracey at the Skills Center in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

Conservative party leader David Cameron visits the Skills Center in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

British Conservative party leader David Cameron speaks on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England on October 8, 2009. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.

Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron speaks during a press conference in central London, on November 4, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron, tipped to be the country's next prime minister, outlined a new policy on Europe Wednesday after dropping a pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron's Conservative Party U-turned on a 'cast-iron guarantee' to hold a national vote on the European Union's reform treaty after the Czech Republic gave it the green light Tuesday. It will now come into force on December 1.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) arrives with his wife Samantha in Manchester, north-west England on October 4 2009, on the eve of the annual Conservative party conference. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's relations with Britain's notoriously aggressive media hit an all-time low this week, recalling for some the way the press abandoned one of his doomed predecessors. An angry Brown, facing polls suggesting he has little or no hope of winning elections due by next June, repeatedly showed his exasperation with interviewers at his Labour Party's annual conference.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) chats with apprentice Sam Withycombe at the Skills Center in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) chats with apprenticeJamie Melton at the Skills Center in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron speaks during a press conference in central London, on November 4, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron, tipped to be the country's next prime minister, outlined a new policy on Europe Wednesday after dropping a pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron's Conservative Party U-turned on a 'cast-iron guarantee' to hold a national vote on the European Union's reform treaty after the Czech Republic gave it the green light Tuesday. It will now come into force on December 1.

Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron speaks during a press conference in central London, on November 4, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron, tipped to be the country's next prime minister, outlined a new policy on Europe Wednesday after dropping a pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron's Conservative Party U-turned on a 'cast-iron guarantee' to hold a national vote on the European Union's reform treaty after the Czech Republic gave it the green light Tuesday. It will now come into force on December 1.

Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron speaks during a press conference in central London, on November 4, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron, tipped to be the country's next prime minister, outlined a new policy on Europe Wednesday after dropping a pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron's Conservative Party U-turned on a 'cast-iron guarantee' to hold a national vote on the European Union's reform treaty after the Czech Republic gave it the green light Tuesday. It will now come into force on December 1.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) arrives with his wife Samantha in Manchester, north-west England on October 4 2009, on the eve of the annual Conservative party conference. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's relations with Britain's notoriously aggressive media hit an all-time low this week, recalling for some the way the press abandoned one of his doomed predecessors. An angry Brown, facing polls suggesting he has little or no hope of winning elections due by next June, repeatedly showed his exasperation with interviewers at his Labour Party's annual conference.

Conservative party leader David Cameron visits the Skills Center in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (R) chats with an apprentice at the Skills Center in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

British Conservative party leader David Cameron speaks on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England on October 8, 2009. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.

Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron speaks during a press conference in central London, on November 4, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron, tipped to be the country's next prime minister, outlined a new policy on Europe Wednesday after dropping a pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron's Conservative Party U-turned on a 'cast-iron guarantee' to hold a national vote on the European Union's reform treaty after the Czech Republic gave it the green light Tuesday. It will now come into force on December 1.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) arrives with his wife Samantha in Manchester, north-west England on October 4 2009, on the eve of the annual Conservative party conference. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's relations with Britain's notoriously aggressive media hit an all-time low this week, recalling for some the way the press abandoned one of his doomed predecessors. An angry Brown, facing polls suggesting he has little or no hope of winning elections due by next June, repeatedly showed his exasperation with interviewers at his Labour Party's annual conference.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (L) arrives with his wife Samantha in Manchester, north-west England on October 4 2009, on the eve of the annual Conservative party conference. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's relations with Britain's notoriously aggressive media hit an all-time low this week, recalling for some the way the press abandoned one of his doomed predecessors. An angry Brown, facing polls suggesting he has little or no hope of winning elections due by next June, repeatedly showed his exasperation with interviewers at his Labour Party's annual conference.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (R) is shown around the Skills Center by Director of Apprenticeships Heather Green in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

British Conservative party leader David Cameron speaks on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England on October 8, 2009. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.

Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron speaks during a press conference in central London, on November 4, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron, tipped to be the country's next prime minister, outlined a new policy on Europe Wednesday after dropping a pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron's Conservative Party U-turned on a 'cast-iron guarantee' to hold a national vote on the European Union's reform treaty after the Czech Republic gave it the green light Tuesday. It will now come into force on December 1.

Conservative party leader David Cameron (R) chats with the Director of Apprenticeships Heather Green at the Skills Center in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

Conservative party leader David Cameron visits the Skills Center in Trafford Park, Manchester, northwest England on October 5 2009, on the first day of his annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Cameron, who polls tip to become prime minister next year, highlighted on October 4 his hostility to the EU reform treaty despite its acceptance by Ireland.

British Conservative party leader David Cameron speaks on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England on October 8, 2009. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.

Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron speaks during a press conference in central London, on November 4, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron, tipped to be the country's next prime minister, outlined a new policy on Europe Wednesday after dropping a pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron's Conservative Party U-turned on a 'cast-iron guarantee' to hold a national vote on the European Union's reform treaty after the Czech Republic gave it the green light Tuesday. It will now come into force on December 1.

Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron speaks during a press conference in central London, on November 4, 2009. British opposition leader David Cameron, tipped to be the country's next prime minister, outlined a new policy on Europe Wednesday after dropping a pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron's Conservative Party U-turned on a 'cast-iron guarantee' to hold a national vote on the European Union's reform treaty after the Czech Republic gave it the green light Tuesday. It will now come into force on December 1.

Leader of the Conservative party David Cameron speaks during the first day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 5, 2009. Opinion polls suggest Labour is likely to lose next year's general election, which must be held by June 2010, to the main opposition Conservatives led by David Cameron.

Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron delivers a speech on October 8, 2009 on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, British Conservative leader David Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.

Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron delivers a speech on October 8, 2009 on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England. With polls putting the centre-right party on course to win a general election due by June, British Conservative leader David Cameron will warn of tough choices as Britain emerges from recession -- but argue that his party can bring the country through.

Conservative party leader and Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis speaks during a press conference at Zapeion hall in Athens on October 4, 2009. Karamanlis tonight said he was stepping down as conservative party leader after a resonating electoral defeat at the hands of the opposition socialists. Greek socialist leader George Papandreou declared victory in Sunday's general election in which his party trounced the ruling conservatives of outgoing Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis.

Leader of the Conservative party David Cameron speaks on the first day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 5, 2009. Britain's Conservatives meet for what many expect to be their last annual conference in opposition, as opinion polls put them on course to oust Prime Minister Gordon Brown by June 2010.

Leader of the Conservative party David Cameron speaks on the first day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 5, 2009. Britain's Conservatives meet for what many expect to be their last annual conference in opposition, as opinion polls put them on course to oust Prime Minister Gordon Brown by June 2010.

Leader of the Conservative party David Cameron speaks during the first day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 5, 2009. Opinion polls suggest Labour is likely to lose next year's general election, which must be held by June 2010, to the main opposition Conservatives led by David Cameron.