David Cameron

British politician, UK Prime Minister

David Cameron - British politician, UK Prime Minister
Born

October 9th, 1966
58 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016. Led the Conservative Party during a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats until 2015. Implemented significant governmental reforms, including austerity measures following the 2008 financial crisis. Announced a referendum on the United Kingdom's membership in the European Union, which resulted in a vote to leave. Resigned following the referendum outcome, influencing the subsequent political landscape in the UK.

Served as Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016

Led a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats

Initiated the referendum that resulted in Brexit

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