Well if you were ever in any doubt; the election campaign has well and truly started!

We had to wait 30 minutes for the Prime Minister to appear but he did, he spoke for an hour (which actually only felt like 10 minutes) and then was whisked away again.

I was disappointed that he did not take questions, but not surprised. I do wish the event was not so slickly engineered and that the people who had given up time to be there could have had the opportunity to question. A lady next to me from Gravesend had cancelled a minor eye operation so she could be there. I think she deserved more.

I was sat in the second row almost within touching distance and (although I will admit I am biased as a member of the party!)experienced what I thought was genuine passion, concern and desire to see the country continue to improve. He may of course be a very good actor, but being so close the body language and eyes spoke of honesty, integrity and of someone who passionately believed what they were saying.

I have said the hour went quickly, but I suppose I should not be surprised that our PM is an excellent communicator who can use humour, asides and make fun of himself in a way that reinforces and supports the message he is trying to make.

It is reported elsewhere but he spoke mainly about what prosperity for all, his definition being not just wealth, but of opportunity to fulfill dreams and the freedom to live our lives the way we want with minimum government intervention. If you are interested you can read his whole speech here.

It was a great experience and good to her first hand.