Prime Minister David Cameron visits Vodafone in Newbury

PRIME Minister David Cameron visited Newbury yesterday (Thursday) on the back of Vodafone’s announcement that it will open another 150 stores and create an additional 1,400 jobs.
Mr Cameron grew up near Newbury and his brother Alex, is currently chairman of Peasemore Parish Council.
Mr Cameron answered a range of questions from Vodafone employees on a range of subjects including the EU, the fracking debate, his plans should he be re-elected and family life at Number 10.
Addressing the audience of more than 500, Mr Cameron said: “I remember when this site was just a green field and remember Newbury before Vodafone.
"Actually my mother was the local magistrate here for 35 years I was lucky enough never to appear in front of her.
"She had to deal with matters such as the Newbury bypass and Greenham Common and I’m happy to be back."
He added: “It was 1985 that the first mobile phone call in Britain was made, here in Newbury.
He then showed his sense of humour by saying: “I was working at Parcel Line in Hambridge Lane packing parcels – some people say it is the only proper hard day’s work I have done in my life."
About Vodafone he said: “I am a customer and am delighted about the news. This is a great British success story and a global brand.”
Regarding the EU, Mr Cameron said: “My view is very simple I think the EU is working I think we need to change the way it works.
“I want less regulation and less bureaucracy.”
To see David Cameron leaving Vodafone and Newbury MP Richard Benyon's reaction to the Prime Minister's visit the link below.