Philip Dunne welcomed and endorsed the series of positive policies unveiled at the Conservative conference in Bournemouth this week.Philip Dunne, Conservative Parliamentary spokesman for Ludlow, returning from the successful annual Party Conference of the Conservatives in Bournemouth this week welcomed and endorsed the series of positive policies unveiled. A "timetable for action" draws together pledges made by Michael Howard and the Shadow Cabinet over the week, outlining concrete action in the key policy areas of health, education, crime, Europe, immigration and tax.

Philip Dunne explained: "Tony Blair has lost the trust of the British people, raised taxes yet failed to improve our public services. It is time for a government which is honest and a government that residents across the Ludlow constituency can trust. We need to hand power back from politicians to people - to doctors, nurses, teachers, parents and families. Conservatives are now ready to deliver - we will ensure less talk, and more action. I am going to start getting this message across by delivering leaflets over the coming week summarising the Conservative agenda to local residents in Bridgnorth and South Shropshire."

The policies cover the major issues in the forthcoming campaign for the general election, expected next spring. The pledges include:

• Action on schools: Within the first day of a Conservative Government, we will set out plans to give head teachers the power to expel disruptive pupils. This will restore discipline.

• Action on Europe: Within the first day, we will set a date for the referendum on the European Constitution. This will give people the opportunity to say "no" to Europe having more control of our lives.

• Action on crime: Within the first week, we will announce the end of Labour's early release scheme which lets criminals out of prison early. This will cut crime.

• Action on immigration: Within the first month, we will introduce legislation to give priority to people who want to come here to work hard and make a positive contribution, like they do in Australia. This will bring immigration under control.

• Action on tax: Within the first month, our Budget will cut wasteful government spending. This will give taxpayers value for money and stop Labour's third term tax rises.

• Action on hospitals: Within the first month, we will introduce legislation to give patients the Right to Choose cleaner, better hospitals. This will raise standards in the NHS.

"I believe what residents in Bridgnorth and South Shropshire want are school discipline, more police, cleaner hospitals, lower taxes, controlled immigration, and most importantly, accountability by the politicians they elect. These are some of the key issues that will dominate the forthcoming general election campaign in the Ludlow constituency."