article_snippet.sent: Ten years ago, I signed a letter backing Labour in the 2005 Election.
article_snippet.sent: Earlier this month I signed a letter backing Said Conservatives for this one.
article_snippet.sent: In 2005 I supported New Labour because New Labour had ended the tyranny of 'or' – the idea that you could only have a strong and growing economy 'or' a fair and compassionate society.
article_snippet.sent: I'm backing the Conservatives for this Election as These people've shown a determination to stick to the course even when the tide of opinion was turning against These people.
article_snippet.sent: A couple of years ago, a chorus of voices were urging George Osborne to change direction.
article_snippet.sent: George Osborne ignored These people, the plan paid off, and now those same people are patting George Osborne on the back for George Osborne resolve.
highlights_snippet.sent: Admired Tories for sticking with plan even when opinion was against sticking with plan .
  