He’s bolder than you’d think

In The Observer today, Peter Oborne argues—as he has in the past—that David Cameron is far more of a radical than most people realise:

“[Cameron] has been accused, especially by supporters, of being long on ambition, short on principles. This is almost the complete opposite of the case. I have read most of his speeches since he became leader and they are incredibly brave. Fundamentally, he has been calling for the British state as it currently stands to be dismantled, with power taken from central government and given back to local communities and institutions.

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