David Cameron, leader of Britain's Conservative Party, speaks during a news conference in London November 18, 2008.The Conservatives have abandoned plans to match government spending in 2010/11, saying they were no longer sustainable and would lead to tax rises. Cameron said it was time to "set a new path for restraining the growth of spending," as he sought to establish a clear gap between his party and the government on how to manage the financial crisis. REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (BRITAIN)