David William Donald Cameron born 9th October 1966 is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2005 to 2016. He served as Leader of the Opposition from 2005 to 2010 and was Member of Parliament (MP) for Witney from 2001 to 2016. He identifies as a one-nation conservative and has been associated with both economically liberal and socially liberal policies.
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Vintage Cameron jokes cracking gags while Britain burns. The power of comedy. 😂
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Born in London to an upper-middle-class family, Cameron was educated at Heatherdown School, Eton College, and Brasenose College, Oxford.
David Cameron’s political career and leadership were marked by efforts to modernize the Conservative Party and his role in the pivotal Brexit referendum, which had far-reaching consequences for the United Kingdom and Europe.
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I was the future once.
David Cameron
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This really was Vintage Cameron jokes cracking gags while Britain burns. The power of comedy. 😂
Mind you, all we seem to care about is that bleeding cat.
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As a foreigner living in the UK since 1991 I have soaked up many British traditions and habits. I do, however, need somebody to explain to me one thing I truly fail to comprehend: how can a PM who has caused the biggest constitutional debacle for entirely selfish reasons and leaves the country in shambles get a standing ovation in his final Commons appearance? How can he be making jokes when he leaves families uncertain if they can stay in the UK, the pound sinking, a rise in xenophobic attacks, and Scotland seeking independence again?
Nicolas Bricht
London
Man loses job and has to move into £17m townhouse in London. We feel his pain. We’re all in it together.
Michael Bulley
Chalon-sur-Saône, France
I support the aims of the signatories of the letter from Britain in Europe thinktank (Letters, 12 July) but they seem to have their facts wrong. They think there are 3 million “EU citizens” in the UK, 5% of the population. But unless I’ve missed something, the true figure is more like 95%. Currently. This is just the sort of divisive and false separateness that ghastly Brexit-fuelled thinking promotes.
Alex Faulkner
Lewes, East Sussex
Now that we are leaving the EU, does this mean we can drop the embarrassing European practice of kissing people on both cheeks and revert to a solid British handshake?
Wayland Wright
Llangain, Carmarthenshire
As we slowly exit Europe, isn’t it time for the Guardian to redesign, drop “the Berliner” size, and go tabloid?
Ian David Baker
Hastings, East Sussex
Some years ago, a certain Rod Stewart recorded a song called Maggie May. How oddly prescient of him.
Tony Fisher
Nottingham
Not all comedians die young (No laughing matter as researchers show that stand-ups die young, theguardian.com, 13 July). Freddie Davies, still performing, presenting a masterclass, and promoting his recent autobiography Funny Bones, is about to celebrate his 79th birthday.
Anthony Teague
(Co-writer, Funny Bones) London
Mark Twain said, “Golf is a good walk spoiled”. Does the same apply to Pokémon Go (Editorial, 14 July)?
Roger Greatorex
London
David Cameron: ‘I miss my cat Larry’ and revealed Theresa May is a dog lover.
David Cameron has revealed his sadness after having to leave the Downing Street cat, Larry, behind when he exited Government after the Brexit result as he belongs to the civil service, not the former prime minister.
Enjoyable Parliamentary Debates = Bring It On #BTC
Key points
- Early Career: Before becoming Prime Minister, David Cameron had a career in politics and public relations. He was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in 2001.
- Leadership of the Conservative Party: In 2005, Cameron was elected as the leader of the Conservative Party. Under his leadership, the party modernized its image and policies, aiming to appeal to a broader range of voters.
- Prime Minister: Cameron became Prime Minister in May 2010 after the Conservative Party formed a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats. During his tenure as Prime Minister, he faced various challenges, including economic issues and the Brexit referendum.
- Brexit: One of the most significant events during Cameron’s time as Prime Minister was the Brexit referendum in 2016. He campaigned for the UK to remain in the European Union, but the majority of voters chose to leave. In the wake of the referendum result, Cameron announced his resignation as Prime Minister.
- Post-Political Career: After resigning as Prime Minister, David Cameron retired from politics. He has written a memoir titled “For the Record,” in which he reflects on his time in office and the Brexit referendum.
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