Is David Cameron tacking right?

Tory leader David Cameron has announced tougher restrictions on the award of the dole, introducing what is in effect, a Work For The Dole scheme. It has had success in Australia and the United States, in establishing a system of mutual obligation. If a government provides money to you, you must be either looking for work or be doing something of benefit to the community.

In taking a wider perspective, does this mean that the popularity of Cameron and his Tories, being built around a brand of 'compassionate conservatism', is being packed away? This suggests the preparation of a wider attack on those considered shirkers or bludgers within Britain. It makes perfect sense when putting together a manifesto, to pick off easy targets, such as benefit frauds to score easy votes. Let's see if there are more announcements to come along those lines.