David Cameron

David Cameron is the leader of the Conservative Party in Great Britain. Cameron's leadership saw the Conservative Party overtake the Labour Party in public opinion polls in 2006, which was the first time this had happened in over a decade.

Ivan, Cameron's oldest son, died on February 25, 2010 at the age of 6. He had suffered from Ohtahara Syndrome, which is a combination of cerebral palsy and epilepsy.BBC NEWS: Cameron's Eldest Son Ivan Dies (February 24, 2009) As of May 2010, Cameron's wife Samantha is 5 months pregnant.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/david-cameron/7712545/David-Cameron-becomes-youngest-Prime-Minister-in-almost-200-years.html The Cameron's have two other children Nancy Gwen and another son, Arthur Elwen.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8580571.stm

Election and Rise to Prime Minister

David Cameron assumed the position of Prime Minister within the month of May 2010. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 marked the day in which Gordon Brown announced his resignation from his previous position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.13d90a546ed58e8be3837e58eac939a2.bb1&show_article=1 Word of Brown's resignation came just days after David Cameron—currently the conservative leader—won in a "deadlocked" election.http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.13d90a546ed58e8be3837e58eac939a2.bb1&show_article=1

At 43, Cameron is the youngest Prime Minister in almost 200 years since Lord Liverpool in 1812. Upon his appointment, he told reporters in a televised statement, "I aim to form a proper and full coalition between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats,". According to reports the pound rose against the dollar as Cameron made his announcement and business leaders welcomed the idea of a coalition government led by Mr Cameron.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/david-cameron/7712545/David-Cameron-becomes-youngest-Prime-Minister-in-almost-200-years.html Nick Clegg leader of the Liberal Democrats Party has agreed to enter into a coalition government under Prime Minister David Cameron of the Conservative Party. Clegg will serve as deputy prime minister.http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/11/david-cameron-named-british-prime-minister/

Key Dates

  1. 1997: Lost first candidacy campaign in Stafford
  2. 2000: Narrow loss in candidacy campaign in Wealden
  3. 2001: Elected Member of Parliament for Witney
  4. 2005: Elected leader of the Conservative Party on October 20
  5. 2010: Appointed Prime Minister on May 11

David Cameron Timeline

  • Born: October 9,1966
  • 1979-1985: Attended Eton College
  • 1985-1988: Brasenose, Oxford. 1st in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
  • 2001: MP for Witney
  • 1988-92: Conservative Research Department, Head of the Political Section
  • 1992-93: Special Advisor to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
  • 1993-94: Special Advisor to the Home Secretary
  • 1994-2001: Director of Corporate Affairs, Carlton Communications
  • 2005: Leader of the Conservative Party
  • 2010: Appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Support of Families

David Cameron describes himself as a "late bloomer" when it comes to support for Britain's National Health system. His experience with his son Ivan's disability, he says, has deeply affected his beliefs. He also credits Ivan with helping to form his strong conviction about the importance of government support for families. Cameron sponsored legislation promoting extended parental leaves, explaining "We’re not going to solve the problems of obesity, drugs, alcohol or educational underperformance unless we help families to do their great work."Guardian: How Ivan Cameron Influenced His Father's Politics (February 25, 2009) The Sun: This is Ivan (March 14, 2008)

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