David Cameron volunteers his support for Airedale Hospital

Only three days into the New Year and, if anyone was in any doubt, they should now be assured about a future Conservative Government’s iron resolve to put the NHS at the top of its priority list.

Following his trip to Trafford General Hospital in Greater Manchester only yesterday, I had the opportunity to accompany David Cameron during a much longer visit to Airedale General Hospital in Keighley earlier today.

The two of us had the privilege of talking to the excellent staff about the challenges the hospital faces, what they're doing and the issues that worry them.

As anyone who knows Airedale Hospital would expect, David was extremely impressed by what he saw and heard. In particular, he singled out the incredible spirit that surrounded the place and the clearly important role played by the hospital in the community at large.

As the Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Keighley and Ilkley, my job is to continue to work very hard to convince local people that our goal of becoming the party of the NHS is based on the firmest of foundations – namely that Conservatives wish to improve the NHS for the benefit of all.

Rather than continue the Labour Government’s high-handed, remote and target-obsessed approach, we must ensure that the key decisions are taken at the right level by the right people including patients.