DAVID Cameron was left red -faced after defending his comments on national radio that his visit to Swindon was not all fun and games.

The Tory leader dropped into Greendown School last night as part of his roadshow Cameron Direct.

But he played a straight bat when asked by the Adver to explain what he meant when he said on BBC 4's Test Match Special that he was going to a public meeting in Swindon so it's not all fun and games'.

But Mr Cameron said his comments had nothing to do with his feelings for the town.

He said: "I love coming to Swindon, what I meant was that when I was at the cricket it was like I was on holiday.

"I was there having a glass of wine enjoying myself.

"I enjoy my job but it is important to make divisions in our lives between jobs and work, you cannot combine the two."

During his time on stage Mr Cameron spoke candidly with people about numerous concerns including both local and national topics like ASBOs, 42-day terror legislation, education and even football.

He described Swindon as a "microcosm" of Britain because of the 30-year trend in the town that has seen the MPs represent the ruling party.

He said: "Swindon is a microcosm of modern Britain.

"I hope the Conservative party is demonstrating that we deserve office in Swindon because of the good work we are doing in council. Not to mention the fact that we are fielding some fantastic candidates in Robert Buckland and Justin Tomlinson."

Mr Cameron also pledged to repeal the 42-day detention legislation, recently put through parliament, review the power of Police Community Support Officers and review military spending.

Julian Jones, 48, from Old Town, said he was impressed with the evening.

He said: "I was impressed. He answered everything very well, the great thing is that he answered so many questions without notes or planned questions.

"I think he was quite professional and I enjoyed the talk."

Jeff Dyer, 52, a production operator from Old Town, was equally impressed.

"I thought he was good and his comments about starting to sort out his own party rather than attack Labour were right and impressive," he said.

Coun Justin Tomlinson (Con, Abbey Meads) said he was pleased by the turn-out for the question and answer session.

He said: "It was a real opportunity to ask anything.

"It gave the people of Swindon the opportunity to get the Cameron message and for Swindon to affect his opinion on things."