Historical Events tagged with "david cameron"

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Politics & Government

David Cameron Resigns, Theresa May Takes Office

July 13th, 2016 8 years ago

Following the Brexit referendum, David Cameron announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He had served since 2010 and stepped down due to the outcome of the referendum where the majority voted to leave the European Union. Theresa May, then Home Secretary, was appointed as his successor. The transition marked a significant shift in UK politics, as May prepared to lead the country through the complexities of Brexit negotiations.

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Politics & Government

Cameron Becomes Prime Minister in Coalition

May 11th, 2010 14 years ago

David Cameron was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the 2010 general election led to a hung parliament. The Conservative Party, led by Cameron, formed a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats, marking a significant moment in British politics as it was the first coalition since World War II. This partnership was forged in the interest of providing stable governance amidst economic challenges and political fragmentation. Cameron’s ascent to office implied a shift in policies, with a focus on reducing the deficit and implementing reforms.

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