David Cameron

David Cameron official.jpg David Cameron in 2010

David William Donald Cameron (born 9 October 1966) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016. He was the Leader of the Conservative Party from 2005 to 2016 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Witney from 2001 to 2016.

Early Life and Education

David Cameron was born in London, England, to a wealthy upper-middle-class family. He was educated at Eton College, a prestigious independent school, and later attended Brasenose College, Oxford, where he studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). At Oxford, he was a member of the Bullington Club, an exclusive dining society.

Political Career

Early Political Career

Cameron began his political career as a researcher for the Conservative Party. He worked as a special adviser to Norman Lamont, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and later to Michael Howard, the Home Secretary. In 2001, he was elected as the MP for Witney.

Leader of the Conservative Party

In 2005, following the resignation of Michael Howard, Cameron was elected as the Leader of the Conservative Party. He sought to modernize the party and broaden its appeal, focusing on issues such as the environment and social justice.

Prime Minister

Cameron became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 11 May 2010, leading a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats. His government implemented austerity measures to reduce the budget deficit and oversaw significant welfare and education reforms.

In 2015, Cameron won a majority in the general election, allowing him to form a Conservative government without coalition partners. During his second term, he promised a referendum on the United Kingdom's membership in the European Union, which took place in June 2016. The result was a vote to leave the EU, leading to Cameron's resignation as Prime Minister.

Personal Life

David Cameron is married to Samantha Cameron, and they have four children. He is known for his interest in tennis and hunting.

Legacy

Cameron's tenure as Prime Minister is marked by his efforts to modernize the Conservative Party, his economic policies, and the significant political consequences of the Brexit referendum.

See Also

• Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom
• Conservative Party (UK)
• Brexit

References

• "David Cameron: A Profile". BBC News. Retrieved 2023-10-10.

External Links

• David Cameron's profile at UK Parliament