Coalition Government: David Cameron Tells of Shock at Being Prime Minister
THE TELEGRAPH: David Cameron has told of his shock at how quickly he was installed in Downing Street - and at being referred to as Prime Minister.

In an interview with The Sun, he said of Tuesday's historic changeover: ''If you had told me at lunchtime that I'd be in the Palace at ten past eight and in Downing Street at a quarter to nine, I would have said you were completely mad.''

The new premier, 43, also told of two instances since replacing Gordon Brown when he heard references to the Prime Minister, only to realise they were about him.

He told the paper: ''I had a wonderful moment...when the radio went off as I was just waking up in my own bed at home.

''I heard, 'This morning, the Prime Minister will...' and I thought, 'Oh God, what's he doing now? And then I thought, 'Oh no, hang on a second - it's me!'''

The other came at Buckingham Palace after he was appointed by the Queen. >>> | Friday, May 14, 2010

Embracing Change: Cameron Forges Historic Coalition
David Cameron, pictured with his wife Samantha just before entering 10 Downing Street as Prime Minister. Photograph: Times Online
TIMES ONLINE: David Cameron will begin today to forge the first peacetime coalition for more than 80 years after becoming Britain’s 53rd Prime Minister.

The Conservative leader opened a new political era by cautioning that “hard and difficult work” lay ahead for the new Government that will include five Liberal Democrats in Cabinet and some 15 others in ministerial jobs. Nick Clegg was last night confirmed by the Queen as Deputy Prime Minister.

Mr Cameron struck a businesslike tone devoid of triumphalism as he arrived in Downing Street to end five days of post-election uncertainty and become the first Tory for 31 years to depose a Labour prime minister.

He and Mr Clegg would “put political differences aside” as they moved to tackle the deficit, ease deep social problems, rebuild public trust in politics and bring about a more responsible society. The maxim of his Government would be: “Those who can, should, those who cannot, we will always help.” He promised that the elderly, frail and poorest would not be forgotten.

The scale of the political revolution underway — and the extent of the two leaders’ collaboration — was underlined with the unprecedented announcement that the next election will take place on the first Thursday in May 2015. Even before taking office, Mr Cameron gave up the Prime Minister’s freedom to go the country when he chooses, with both sides instead committing to a full five-year term.

Last night Clegg won the backing of his party for the deal. >>> Roland Watson, Political Editor | Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Congratulations, Mr Cameron! David Cameron To Be UK's New Prime Minister
BBC: Conservative leader David Cameron is at Buckingham Palace to accept an invitation from the Queen to form a new government.

He is poised to become Britain's new prime minister after Gordon Brown resigned.

Mr Cameron's Conservative Party won the most seats in the UK general election last week, but not an overall majority.

They have been in days of negotiations with the Lib Dems - who were also negotiating with Labour.

But the Lib Dems said those talks failed because "the Labour Party never took seriously the prospects of forming a progressive, reforming government". >>> | Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Cameron To Be New Prime Minister Imminently
SKY NEWS: Tory leader David Cameron is on his way to Buckingham Palace to ask the Queen permission to form a new government.

As his silver Jaguar drove through the gates at the front of the palace, Mr Cameron was greeted by cheers from a gathered crowd. >>> | Tuesday, May 11, 2010