Peter Hoskin

Tory manifesto launch – live blog

Stay tuned for live coverage from 1100.

1238: And that’s it. Phew – quite a marathon.  A strong central message, I think, but it could have been said in fewer words.  Thanks for tuning in.

1235: The Guardian’s Nick Watt asks why the Tories aren’t talking more about the extent, and the consequences, of spending cuts.  Cameron’s response is that he has “always been frank” with the public.

1233: Key question on whether withdrawing the state will mean worse public services for folk.  Cameron says that he not looking to pull the rug from under people, but just to introduce choice and competition to counter the “dead, dull hand of the state.”

1231: Cameron sounding quite passionate as has says the “country needs to come together” to sort out problems like crime and anti-social behaviour.  He gets a round of applause for his efforts.

1229: Cameron says that Labour are “doing their best to frighten people … that’s what government does when it’s got nothing to give.

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