He is taking a harder line on environmental issues, something the Conservatives have deftly sidestepped for years. He is also talking about things like shrinking private sector union membership, the increasing of unequal wealth distribution, and has taken a position that there is "No place for the far right" in his party. Now whether he is sincere in bringing the Conservatives closer to center or is just getting a head start on the coming election remains to be seen, but he's making noises you don't generally hear from Conservatives.