Lord Cameron visited David Rutley MP in Macclesfield today, to officially launch the Conservative General Election Campaign here in the Northwest.
Lord Cameron became Prime Minister the same time David Rutley was first elected as Macclesfield's MP, in May 2010 and the two launched the Conservatives campaign in Macclesfield at The Flower Pot pub, on Congleton Road.
Lord Cameron explained; "David and I were special advisors together way back in the 1990s [1994-1996], I always hoped he would become a member of parliament. He has, and he is very hard-working.”
"He has delivered a lot for Macclesfield, but he has also delivered a lot in the Foreign Office where he is one of my ministers. Whenever there is a problem in the world, I send David because I know he can sort it out. He's a problem solver, he's a hard worker, so he is a great team player and it is great to be supporting him here in Macclesfield."
David Rutley, stated:
"It has been a huge honour to represent the people of Macclesfield since 2010 when I got elected 14 years ago. It has been the honour of my professional life and during that time I have been working really hard for the local community.”
"The Foreign Secretary has been a great boss for me while working with him in the Foreign Office, I have known him for many years into the mid-90s when we were special advisors together.
"I think he is a real class act, he's doing a fantastic job as Foreign Secretary and shows the strength we have around the cabinet table.
"I hope that more people will continue to vote behind that sort of talent that he and Rishi Sunak exude, and I would ask for their support locally so I can continue to do that work for us over the next parliament again.”
The Foreign Secretary spent a further half hour speaking with local Conservatives, discussing local issues and answering questions.
A key message that resonated with all present was the focus on the security that a Conservative Government will provide, be that International Security, Border Security or Energy Security.
