David Cameron
Cameron is the leader of the Conservative party and the current Prime Minister of the UK. He was first elected as an MP in 2001 and was promoted to the opposition front bench in 2003. Cameron was then elected leader of the Conservatives in 2005 and then went into a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats in 2010.
# david-cameron - Yesterday’s News
PSNI chief praises G8 policing operation as ‘most peaceful in history’
Matt Baggott said it was a ‘unique’ summit in that it took place in an area where there was a ‘severe terrorist threat’.
# david-cameron - Tuesday 18 June, 2013
Obameron: David Cameron and Barack Obama’s bromance continues at G8
Their love-in continues as they enjoy long walks, meetings, debates and dinners at this year’s G8 summit in Enniskillen.
G8 calls for urgent peace talks and a transitional government in Syria
The G8 nations pledged almost €1.1 billion in humanitarian aid for refugees inside and outside Syria.
G8 leaders agree to ‘fight the scourge of tax evasion’, Ireland’s regime not discussed
G8 leaders are likely to announce new measures that will make companies more transparent when it comes to taxation.
Videos: Enda takes a walk with Cameron and Obama… and then Lagarde
The Taoiseach is among the world’s most powerful leaders in Fermanagh again today.
Awkward Family Photo of the Day: G8 leaders pose for traditional snap
It’s known as the family photo. Some family.
# david-cameron - Monday 17 June, 2013
Caption Competition: What are the G8 leaders chatting about?
Political ties were off the agenda as world leaders had a casual meeting with Taoiseach Enda Kenny earlier today.
LIVE: Global leaders arrive in Belfast for the G8 summit
The leaders are arriving for bilateral meetings before the main proceedings kick off in Fermanagh.
Kenny and Obama to discuss EU presidency and bailout, but not Ireland’s tax regime
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will arrive in Fermanagh later today, where he is expected to hold talks with the US president.
US secret agents are dressing up as Irish farmers during the G8
Local residents have said they’ll stick out because their tractors are brand new.
Who’s who: Meet the nine men and one woman who make up the G8 leaders
Eight heads of government, and two EU presidents make up the G8 leaders who are gathering in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow.
UK ‘tapped phones and emails’ of other countries at G20 summits
The Guardian says diplomats at a finance ministers’ summit in 2009 were tapped – on the day that a British-hosted G8 begins.
Everything you need to know about the G8, but were afraid to ask
A gathering of some of the world’s most powerful people is happening up the road in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow. But what’s it all about?
# david-cameron - Friday 14 June, 2013
Cameron announces economic stimulus package for Northern Ireland
The package includes an investment plan, enhanced capital borrowing powers and government top-ups.
8 things that the G8 leaders should know about Sunday’s Cavan v Fermanagh game
The sides clash in the Ulster senior championship in Enniskillen on Sunday with the G8 summit taking place in the county on Monday and Tuesday.
# david-cameron - Monday 3 June, 2013
British government vows new lobbying law after scandal
New laws to regulate lobbying have today been promised in the UK, after four politicians were filmed by undercover reporters offering to push lobbyists’ agendas in parliament in exchange for cash.
PHOTOS: PSNI undergo riot training ahead of G8 summit
A massive security effort is being organised ahead of the arrival of world leaders like Barack Obama, Angela Merkel and David Cameron to Enniskillen later this month.
# david-cameron - Thursday 23 May, 2013
Security increased at London barracks after suspected terrorist attack on soldier
Witnesses to the brutal attack said the men responsible stayed on the scene encouraging passers-by to take photos.
# david-cameron - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Cameron needs opposition’s help as gay marriage vote is passed
The House of Commons has held its last vote on gay marriage in England and Wales, amid a Conservative revolt.
# david-cameron - Monday 20 May, 2013
Cameron faces dissent in the ranks over gay marriage bill
Large sections of the British Prime Minister’s Conservative party are fiercely opposed to the idea.
# david-cameron - Sunday 12 May, 2013
A third of David Cameron’s party will vote against him over EU membership
A backbencher has tabled a non-binding motion criticising the government for its delay in holding a referendum on the EU.
# david-cameron - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Senior British MP arrested following rape allegations on two men
Nigel Evans is expected to make a statement this morning on the issue.
# david-cameron - Friday 3 May, 2013
Anti-immigration party UKIP: election victory marks ‘a real change in politics’
UKIP leader Nigel Farage said his eurosceptic party could no longer be dismissed as a protest movement.
# david-cameron - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Rich pensioners ‘should give back any handouts they don’t need’
Free bus travel, free television licences, heating bill payments – one Conservative minister in Britain has suggested rich pensioners may not need them all.
# david-cameron - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Here’s who is attending Thatcher’s funeral on behalf of the Irish government…
With the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste unavailable, it will be Education Minister Ruairí Quinn who attends the late British Prime Minister’s funeral next week.
# david-cameron - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
15 years ago today: the Good Friday Agreement was signed
After almost two years of talks – and 17 hours past the deadline – the historic document was signed by Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair.
Videos: Thatcher praised and criticised in Commons debate
MPs paid tribute to the late Prime Minister in a special Commons and Lords debate today.
# david-cameron - Monday 8 April, 2013
Ireland’s statements muted as global tributes pour in for Thatcher
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was saddened to hear of the death of the “formidable political leader”.
# david-cameron - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
150k sign petition after UK Minister says he could live on €63 a week
The petition was set up to challenge Iain Duncan Smith to prove that he would be able to survive on benefits.
# david-cameron - Thursday 14 March, 2013
David Cameron under pressure over press regulation
Talks in the UK on Leveson proposals have broken down so the Prime Minister has decided to hold a vote on his Royal Charter solution in parliament on Monday.
# david-cameron - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
Reactions from world leaders to the election of Pope Francis
World leaders have been sending their congratulations to the new pontiff.
# david-cameron - Monday 11 March, 2013
The 9 at 9: Monday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
Taoiseach travels to London to discuss British-Irish relations with Cameron
Enda Kenny’s visit is the first since the two leaders issued a joint statement to map out the next decade of collaboration.
# david-cameron - Monday 11 February, 2013
Incredulity, shock and humility – The world reacts to Pope Benedict’s resignation
Today’s announcement caught the world unawares. Here’s some of the initial reactions.
# david-cameron - Saturday 9 February, 2013
Free seminar aims to support deaf teens and their parents who feel isolated
Irish Deaf Kids said students with hearing difficulties are now benefiting from modern technologies, which should be used more in schools.
# david-cameron - Thursday 7 February, 2013
‘It might be a late night’: EU leaders bunker down for budget talks
European Council president Herman van Rompuy hasn’t yet found common ground on a seven-year EU Budget.
# david-cameron - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Patients left ‘unwashed, unfed and without fluids’ due to NHS failure – UK report
The public inquiry into the Mid Staffordshire Hospital in the UK has shown that ‘corporate self interest’ was put before patient safety.
# david-cameron - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
British politicians vote in favour of same-sex marriage
MPs voted by 400 to 175 to approve the draft law, despite a split in David Cameron’s Conservative party over the issue.
# david-cameron - Sunday 3 February, 2013
Here’s how Britain is getting its citizens to ‘behave’
The Behavioural Insights Team – nicknamed the ‘Nudge Unit’ – is working behind the scenes to stop Britons smoking, get them to pay taxes and other behaviour modifications.
# david-cameron - Sunday 27 January, 2013
We’ll see about that and in/out referendum: The week in quotes
“A terrorist shouted ‘open the door!’ with a strong North American accent, and opened fire. Two other Japanese died then and we found four other Japanese bodies.”
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