This was Cameron's first major speech on law and order since the departure of the liberal justice secretary Kenneth Clarke, who had emphasised the importance of rehab in his reforms. (politics.co.uk)
Gordon Brown's first major speech as Prime Minister was a call for constitutional reform that «entrusts more power to Parliament and the British people». (totalpolitics.com)
For the 4.5 percenters, who, like me, backed Liz Kendall, John McDonnell's first major speech as shadow chancellor at Labour Party conference was, in many ways, a pleasant surprise. (labour-uncut.co.uk)