We will inherit Brown's mess: Cameron

Conservative leader David Cameron, who looks set to take over from Gordon Brown as British Prime Minister after Friday's vote-count, said that the new coalition government would inherit the mess left behind the Labour government.

Making a post-verdict statement, Cameron said: "I thank Britons, activists and our supporters for having voted for us. We may have fallen short of majority but we know that we will make a huge difference to the country's politics."

Britain needs a strong government, he said, adding that his government will look to implement most of the promises it made in its manifesto.

Thanking Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg for offering support, Cameron indicated that some of the Liberal MPs could be accommodated in his new cabinet.

He sought to reach out to the Liberal party by stressing on the need for enhanced immigration laws and tax and electoral reforms.

"I do not believe that any government can be weak on issues like immigration and taxes."

Cameron also announced that one of the first acts of his government would be to abolish the labour ID card system.

Britain has voted for change, he said, adding, "We need to rise to the occasion. We are going to focus on economy, electoral reforms, tax laws and the Afghanistan strategy at the earliest."

"It is possible for us to have a stronger govt. I want us to work together to repair our 'broken society'," he said.