David Cameron Returns to Downing Street as Prime Minister

David Cameron has promised voters "we are on the brink of something special in this country'' as he returned to Downing Street as a Prime Minister with a Tory Commons majority for the first time.

The premier saw his seat tally tick over the all important mark of 326, an absolute majority, while he was at Buckingham Palace with Her Majesty The Queen.

He paid tribute to Nick Clegg's work as Deputy Prime Minister and welcomed Ed Miliband's "typically gracious'' concession call earlier today.

Standing in Downing Street in front of the famous black door, Mr Cameron said, "We can make Britain a place where a good life is in reach for everyone who is willing to work and do the right thing.''

The Prime Minister vowed to deliver his entire manifesto, including an in-out referendum on Britain's membership of the EU, now he had a majority government.

He said: "As we conduct this vital work we must ensure we bring our country together.

"As I said in the small hours of this morning, we will govern as a party of one nation, one United Kingdom.

"That means ensuring this recovery reaches all parts of our country from north to south, from east to west.

"And indeed it means rebalancing our economy, building that northern powerhouse. It means giving everyone in our country a chance so no matter where you are from you have the opportunity to make the most of your life.''