Tories: We'll bring in top team to run the Games

David Cameron unveiled his own high-powered body to scrutinise the 2012 Olympics today as he vowed that the next Tory government would get the project back on track.

The Conservative leader visited the Olympics site to reveal that a team of experts - including former Met police commissioner Lord Stevens - would shadow the progress of the games.

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Security, construction and budget chiefs will advise Mr Cameron on every aspect of the 2012 plans in a bid to ensure that they are on time and on cost.

The Tory 'Olympics Oversight Committee' will be chaired by Sir John Ritblat, the former Chairman and Chief Executive of British Land.

Mr Cameron said: "We want these to be the best Games ever, and our ambition is that they benefit London and the whole country.

"That is why it is so important that we get things right. We are forming this committee to make sure the Olympics are a success and that they leave a positive legacy."