David Cameron's Tory conference speech divides opinion

Mrs Allan, the MP for Telford, said Mr Cameron was "at his best: vowing to tackle the difficult problems we face – committed to equality of opportunity for all".

But Ukip leader Nigel Farage said the Prime Minister offered "no clear strategy" to tackle housing and immigration.

"Nothing can be achieved until Britain is able to control the number of people living in the country," Mr Farage said.

The Ukip MEP said: "On social reform, (Mr Cameron) paints the picture of a more integrated and proud society, when it is the vast influx of people overwhelming communities' abilities to bind together.

"And of course he says nothing concrete about the EU. What are these proposed renegotiations, Mr Cameron?

Whether it's tackling poverty or improving public services, nothing can be achieved until Britain can control the number of people coming to live here."

For Labour, shadow minister without portfolio Jon Ashworth said the Conservatives are "failing working people" and Mr Cameron is delivering the opposite to his pledges.

He said: "You can't claim to be in the common ground of British politics when you're cutting the tax credits working families rely on, leaving three million of them on average £1,300 a year worse off."