Watch Danny Alexander ‘s speech on YouTube here

He said:

“Just like I wrote this speech – we wrote the recovery plan. Just look at its main elements.

“Cutting taxes for working people. Not a Conservative idea – A Liberal Democrat idea. A dramatic increase in apprenticeships. Not a Conservative idea – A Liberal Democrat idea.

“Investment in infrastructure – including pushing for upgrades to the A1 and A303. Not a Conservative idea, a Liberal Democrat idea. Record investment in renewable energy. Not a Conservative idea – A Liberal Democrat idea. Balancing the books, and doing so fairly.

“You ever hear that from the Tories? No! Absolutely core Lib Dem thinking. This recovery wouldn’t be happening without Liberal Democrats in Government.