Showing posts with label David Cameron. Show all posts
Showing posts with label David Cameron. Show all posts

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Owen Jones Meets Nick Clegg | 'I Warned David Cameron Over Failing Brexit Strategy'


Nick Clegg, the former deputy prime minister and ardent remainer, tells me he emailed David Cameron to tell him he was running a ‘bloodless’ campaign as the European Union referendum came to a climax. But, Clegg says, Cameron rejected his advice to deliver a more emotional message to combat the powerful Brexit slogan of ‘take back control’. The former leader of the Liberal Democrats went on to express his disbelief at Theresa May’s ‘hard Brexit’ strategy.

We also discussed his record in coalition government alongside the Conservative party led by David Cameron, the anger at the perceived betrayal over tuition fees, the bedroom tax and the raising of the income tax threshold.

Sunday, January 01, 2017

Inside Brexit: How Britain Lost Europe


Inside Brexit: How Britain lost the European plot. The FT talks to politicians and strategists to find the real story behind the EU referendum.

Sunday, October 09, 2016

Cameron Responsible for Rise in Xenophobia & Racism Abuse in UK - Watchdog


A report condemning “considerable intolerant political discourse in the UK, particularly focusing on immigration” was published by the Council of Europe’s Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) on Tuesday. David Cameron was singled out, in particular, for describing asylum-seekers arriving from the Middle East and North Africa as a “swarm.”

Thursday, September 15, 2016

British MPs Hold Cameron Responsible Over Libya Intervention


Britain's military intervention in Libya five years ago was “misguided”, according to a report by an influential parliamentary committee.

The report heavily criticises former Prime Minister David Cameron and his advisers, saying their decision accelerated Libya's political and economic collapse.

Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from London.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Libya Is Another Example of Cameron’s Folly. History Will Not Judge Him Kindly


THE GUARDIAN: The foreign affairs committee rightly condemns Cameron’s reckless, short-termist intervention in Libya that prefigured his biggest mistake – on the EU

When they gave him his send-off just two months ago, the House of Commons was warm and generous to David Cameron. A standing ovation on one side of the chamber, sustained applause on the other. But history won’t be anything like as kind.

Today’s report from the foreign affairs select committee on the 2011 military intervention in Libya has taken another axe to his reputation. Coming just two days after Cameron’s announcement that he will stand down as an MP – which brought a torrent of criticism for breaking an earlier promise to serve out his term – it shows just how roughly posterity is likely to treat him. » | Jonathan Freedland | Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Monday, September 12, 2016

UK's Former PM David Cameron Resigns from Parliament


Announcement comes nearly three months after Cameron quit as PM in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the EU.

Sunday, July 24, 2016

What Next for David Cameron?


We've already seen the removal men in Downing Street, and in around 24 hours, David Cameron will go from being the PM to a mere MP. He now faces a future away from power, while the whole family will once again have to get used to life outside Number 10. So, what next?

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Monday, July 11, 2016

Theresa May to Become the 76th British Prime Minister, Confirms David Cameron


David Cameron says Theresa May will become the new British prime minister on Wednesday, after Andrea Leadsom quit the leadership race. Cameron commends May, calling her ‘strong and confident’ and able to provide leadership to the country. Cameron will chair his last cabinet meeting on Tuesday and will offer his resignation on Wednesday after PMQs

Thursday, July 07, 2016

‪Worlds Apart: A Midsummer Nightmare?‬


For many of us around the world, the summer of 2016 has become a period of seeing British politics in a whole new light. Previously perceived as boring and antiquated, it now delivers breaking news about breaking ranks at breakneck pace. From Brexit to the cascading of the British political class - how does it look from the inside? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Dr Vince Cable, former business secretary to Prime Minister David Cameron.

Saturday, July 02, 2016

Boris v Dave: The History of Their Rivalry - BBC Newsnight


The EU referendum campaign at times seemed like a personal battle between David Cameron and Boris Johnson. Their rivalry has history. For Newsnight, Michael Cockerell looks at the relationship between the two men - and how it influenced the contest.

Sunday, June 26, 2016

David Cameron: A Political Obituary


As UK prime minister David Cameron steps down from his post after defeat in the EU referendum, the Guardian charts the highs and lows of his political career, from fresh-faced upstart to European failure. Cameron’s legacy includes legislation on gay marriage, ideals of the ‘big society’ and post-2008 austerity and cuts