Thursday, March 15, 2012

UK's Cameron: Public must help revitalize economy

Britain's opposition leader David Cameron invoked John F. Kennedy's famous call for civic action Tuesday, unveiling his election platform with an appeal to Britons to take an unprecedented role in running their country.

Echoing Kennedy's call to ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country, the Conservative Party leader vowed to give the public new powers to take over underperforming public services or recall rule-breaking lawmakers.

Outlining his policy ideas ahead of the May 6 national election, Cameron said that with sharp spending cuts looming to tackle Britain's record deficit, citizens, charities and community groups …

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