NPR: British Prime Minister David Cameron

Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron makes shocking return to U.K. government

The Associated Press — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:52:28 -0500

Cameron, who triggered the country's exit from the European Union, returns as U.K.'s foreign secretary. Hardliner Home Secretary Suella Braverman was fired in the same cabinet shakeup.

What To Know About Brexit Today

Peter Kenyon — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 23:40:00 -0400

Britain's top political parties are scrambling to find new leaders as lame duck Prime Minister David Cameron heads to Brussels to attend European Commission meetings and reassure continental allies.

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David Cameron's Dramatic Rise And Fall

Greg Myre — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:32:00 -0400

The British prime minister was riding high after a sweeping election victory by his Conservative Party last year. But that campaign included a pledge to hold a referendum on Britain's EU membership.

U.K. Prime Minister Wants 'Big Conversation' About Seagull Attacks

Lucy Perkins — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:14:00 -0400

Seagulls have reportedly menaced people and animals in Cornwall, England. The public outcry has gone all the way up to 10 Downing Street.

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Email Slip Reportedly Reveals United Kingdom Plan For Possible EU Exit

Scott Neuman — Sat, 23 May 2015 15:08:00 -0400

In the communication that The Guardian says it received accidentally from the Bank of England, officials outlined details of the plan known as "Operation Bookend."

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Britain Backs Away From World Stage In Lead-Up To Elections

Ari Shapiro — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 03:50:00 -0400

As the U.K. heads into elections, its role on the world stage is shrinking. Foreign policy is barely an issue for British voters, as the country remains focused almost entirely on domestic issues.

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An Unexpected Wilderness Cam At Britain's No. 10 Downing St.

Bill Chappell — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:19:00 -0400

A fox slinked past the door of the famous London residence on Monday. A cat and a dog also appeared. Photographers captured the scene as they awaited the prime minister's news conference.

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U.K. Approves Joining Anti-ISIS Airstrikes In Iraq

Scott Neuman — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 07:38:00 -0400

The parliamentary vote comes after Prime Minister David Cameron urged MPs to authorize participation, saying the self-declared Islamic State poses a "clear and proven" danger to his country.

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As Scotland Rejects Independence, Cameron Promises More Autonomy

Scott Neuman — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:08:00 -0400

At final count, the "no" votes won by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent. The British prime minister said it had settled the question "for a generation."

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Scotland's Historic Decision: Should It Stay Or Should It Go?

Scott Neuman — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:38:00 -0400

Scots went to the polls to vote in a referendum that will decide whether they remain with the United Kingdom or end a 300-year-old union.

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