Peter Oborne

Now Cameron is positioning himself as the heir to George W. Bush

Now Cameron is positioning himself as the heir to George W. Bush

issue 26 November 2005

At the heart of David Cameron’s project for the Tory party is admiration for Tony Blair: his techniques, style, language and persona- lity cult. This reverence for the Prime Minister extends far beyond mere form to embrace substantial policy issues. It is well known that David Cameron agrees with Tony Blair’s insights into public-service reform, while insisting that he could apply them with greater courage and forcefulness.

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