Local Conservatives welcomed Rt Hon Ken Clarke MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business to their Annual Dinner which was held at Shendish Manor last night.

Ken Clarke was on top form but painted a gloomy picture for the Government after the election – whichever party is in power. He emphasized the importance of dealing with the deficit and how crucial that is for Britain’s recovery.

He said 20 years ago we turned around an economy left in tatters by Labour, got Britain growing, and left Gordon Brown with a golden economic legacy.

Now we need to do it again.

Speaking afterwards, Mike Penning said:
“I am honoured that Ken agreed to come to speak to us. He is a very capable and experienced politician who will play a key role in the next Conservative government and a critical role in ensuring Britain’s recovery from the massive debt crisis left by Gordon Brown.”

Photo: David Gauke MP (SW Herts), Cllr Nick Tiley (Hemel Hempstead Conservative Association Chairman), Rt Hon Ken Clarke MP, Mike Penning MP (Hemel Hempstead): Photo courtesy of Silver Images [1]

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