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Latest news on David Cameron, former UK Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, covering his political career, Brexit legacy, and reaction to Conservative defeat in the 2024 general election.
David Cameron, born 9 October 1966, is a British politician who served as Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016 and briefly as Foreign Secretary from November 2023 to July 2024. His tenure as Foreign Secretary ended with the Conservative Party's defeat in the 5 July 2024 general election, marking another significant shift in his political career.
Cameron's brief return to frontline politics as Foreign Secretary was focused on major international issues including the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict. However, his appointment as an unelected peer sparked debate about democratic accountability, and his tenure was not without controversy, including an incident where he was tricked by Russian pranksters posing as a former Ukrainian president.
The Conservative defeat in the 2024 election is likely to reignite discussions about Cameron's political legacy, particularly his decision to hold the 2016 Brexit referendum. While he campaigned for the UK to remain in the EU, the vote to leave led to his resignation as Prime Minister and has shaped British politics ever since.
Cameron's time as Prime Minister (2010-2016) was marked by the implementation of austerity measures in response to the 2008 financial crisis, as well as social reforms such as the legalization of same-sex marriage in England and Wales. He led a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats from 2010 to 2015, before winning a majority in the 2015 general election.
As the political landscape shifts once again, our NewsNow feed continues to provide comprehensive coverage of David Cameron's political legacy, reactions to the election results, and analysis of his impact on UK politics. We draw from a wide range of reliable sources to keep you informed about this influential and often controversial figure in British political history.