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Tories in economy manifesto vow Cameron at Welsh manifesto launch
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The Welsh Conservatives will launch their election manifesto later, pledging to end what they call Labour's poverty of ambition for Wales. Conservative leader David Cameron has launched their Welsh election manifesto attacking what they call Labour's poverty of ambition for Wales.
The manifesto will focus on plans to improve the economy and to give Wales a "thriving private sector." Mr Cameron, fresh from the historic leaders' TV debate, went to Prestatyn in Denbighshire for the launch.
The document being launched in north Wales will also promise to re-establish the link between the basic state pension and earnings. The manifesto was "specific, fully-costed, unremittedly ambitious and unashamedly positive", Mr Cameron said.
The Conservatives are hoping to improve on the three Welsh MPs gained in 2005. The Tories are battling to improve on their tally of three Welsh MPs gained at the last general election in 2005.
They are the last of the four major parties in Wales to launch their manifesto for the 6 May vote. They were the last of the four major parties to launch their Welsh manifestos, and chose a venue in traditional Labour heartlands in the north of the country for the launch.
Conservatives are also expected to launch a fierce attack on Labour's record in Wales, claiming that, by taking the country for granted, Labour has allowed the economic gap between Wales and England to widen. Make a difference
Mr Cameron arrived in Prestatyn after launching a new annual school's music competition with Take That's Gary Barlow.
The party leader told the audience in Prestatyn: "I believe voters want some boldness, they want some courage, they want some hope of real change.
"They're longing to hear something positive, something specific, something that will actually make a difference to their lives and that's what our manifesto is all about"
The manifesto contains a fierce attack on Labour's record in Wales, claiming that, by taking the country for granted, Labour has allowed the economic gap between Wales and England to widen.
Writing in the manifesto, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan and Welsh Conservative assembly leader Nick Bourne criticise Labour's "complacency'.
Nick Bourne and Cheryl Gillan attack Labour's 'complacency'Nick Bourne and Cheryl Gillan attack Labour's 'complacency'
Writing in the manifesto, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan and Welsh Conservative Assembly leader Nick Bourne criticise Labour's "complacency'.
They write: "Labour has regarded Wales as its own personal fiefdom for generations and lacks any ambition for its future."They write: "Labour has regarded Wales as its own personal fiefdom for generations and lacks any ambition for its future."
The two leaders claim that under Labour Wales has a higher unemployment rate than any other UK nation and the lowest wages.The two leaders claim that under Labour Wales has a higher unemployment rate than any other UK nation and the lowest wages.
They say that the Conservatives have been working hard in all areas, over the last few years, to offer a "real alternative".They say that the Conservatives have been working hard in all areas, over the last few years, to offer a "real alternative".
The party not only has the energy and determination, but also the policies to "really make a difference in Wales and Britain", according to the pair.The party not only has the energy and determination, but also the policies to "really make a difference in Wales and Britain", according to the pair.
The Tory manifesto pledges include developing a high speed broadband network across the UK, supporting the electrification of the Great Western rail line to south Wales and a commitment to develop a high-speed rail link to Wales.The Tory manifesto pledges include developing a high speed broadband network across the UK, supporting the electrification of the Great Western rail line to south Wales and a commitment to develop a high-speed rail link to Wales.
The party says health spending would be increased every year, protecting funding for Wales, and working to ensure the Welsh NHS has the resources it needs.The party says health spending would be increased every year, protecting funding for Wales, and working to ensure the Welsh NHS has the resources it needs.
Also included are plans for a community right to buy scheme, and a Big Society Bank funded from unclaimed bank assets to provide new finance for neighbourhood groups, charities, and social enterprises.Also included are plans for a community right to buy scheme, and a Big Society Bank funded from unclaimed bank assets to provide new finance for neighbourhood groups, charities, and social enterprises.
Their aim, according to the two, is to create a "working Wales with a thriving private sector, a solid infrastructure and a first rate skills base that will make it, once again, one of the most attractive places to do business in the world." Their aim, according to the two, is to create a "working Wales with a thriving private sector, a solid infrastructure and a first rate skills base that will make it, once again, one of the most attractive places to do business in the world".
The manifesto will also include a pledge to grant a referendum on more powers for the Welsh assembly.The manifesto will also include a pledge to grant a referendum on more powers for the Welsh assembly.
Ms Gillan and Mr Bourne write that they are committed to working with the Welsh Assembly Government, because they say "even though we may often disagree, working together is the only way to make devolution work for Wales".Ms Gillan and Mr Bourne write that they are committed to working with the Welsh Assembly Government, because they say "even though we may often disagree, working together is the only way to make devolution work for Wales".