The Prime Minister said new electricity pylons were needed to lower energy bills, with the alternatives being too expensive.

The former Commons leader says the electorate thought the party no longer shared its belief in values including ‘honour, integrity and trust’.

A fine brace by Liam Delap earned Ipswich a fourth consecutive draw and denied Aston Villa the chance to go joint top of the Premier League.

The party was ahead of the ruling Conservatives according to a forecast for a TV company following Sunday’s election.