You were a member of the team which negotiated the formation of the Coalition Government between the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats in those crucial days after the General Election, with our shared commitment to come together as two distinct political parties and
govern in the national interest.
«I think it is now for the Conservative Party to prove that it is capable of seeking to
govern in the national interest.»
Convincing voters that the party is capable of taking difficult decisions and
governing in the national interest will be a major accomplishment.
The prime minister later stood up to defend the government's programme for the next 12 months, saying: «This is a government that is taking the tough decisions to help families who work hard and do the right thing, acting for the long term,
governing in the national interest.
Mak ploughed on, twice arguing May the Conservatives were aiming to «govern in the interest of the whole country» and to «
govern in the national interest» by striking a deal with the DUP.
Speaking outside the Liberal Democrat headquarters he said: «It is now for the Conservative Party to prove that it is capable of seeking to
govern in the national interest.»
If we have a stable, Liberal Democrat - Conservative coalition we can be certain that over the next four years we can
govern in the national interest.
«In May 2010 we came together to
govern in the national interest.