David Cameron used his first party conference speech as prime minister to tell his party that they are the "radicals" in British politics now, and that his reforming agenda will see the country through difficult economic times.
Michael White was in Symphony Hall in Birmingham and caught up with the education secretary Michael Gove and universities minister David Willetts for their reaction afterwards.
As party members left the hall they were in a positive mood, although some expressed doubts about this week's announcement to axe child benefit for higher earners.
Guardian columnist Martin Kettle and the Observer's political editor Toby Helm are on hand to give their verdict on a turbulent conference week for the Conservatives.
