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Questions about David Cameron

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When was David Cameron born and where did he grow up?

David William Donald Cameron was born on the 9th of October 1966 at the London Clinic in Marylebone, London. He grew up at Peasemore in Berkshire with two sisters and an elder brother named Alexander Cameron.

What political party did David Cameron lead and when did he become leader?

Cameron announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Conservative Party on the 29th of September 2005 and won more than twice as many votes as David Davis. His election as leader of the Conservative Party and leader of opposition was announced on the 6th of December 2005.

How long did David Cameron serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Elizabeth II extended an invitation to Cameron to establish a new administration following Gordon Brown's resignation on the 11th of May 2010. Cameron resigned office prime minister on the 24th of June 2016 after the Brexit referendum result showed approximately fifty-two percent favour leaving European Union.

Why did David Cameron resign from the position of Prime Minister?

On the 24th of June few hours results became known Cameron announced resign office prime minister start Conservative Party Conference October 2016. Following success Vote Leave Cameron resigned prime minister succeeded Theresa May home secretary.

When did David Cameron return to government as Foreign Secretary under Rishi Sunak?

In 2023 appointed foreign secretary Rishi Sunak became life peer Baron Cameron Chipping Norton after Conservatives lost 2024 general election Labour Party retired foreign secretary maintains House Lords seat. Cameron returned as Foreign Secretary under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak from 2023 to 2024 serving until Conservatives lost 2024 general election Labour Party.