More from News. Russian oil magnate who sued Rothschild sees NY case dismissed. UN rep slams Lebanon central bank chief over economic crisis. Read: 'Winnie the Pooh' or 'West Wing? I want Witney to have an MP that can play a full role in parliamentary and political life in a way that I think I would find very difficult, if not impossible.
Under Cameron's leadership, the Conservatives won the general election, ending Labour's 13 years in government, although the party was forced into entering a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats. During his time as Prime Minister, he introduced same-sex marriage in and held off the threat of Scottish independence after a referendum in He led the party to a second consecutive election victory last year but had already declared that he had no intention of staying on for a third term in office.
David Cameron says goodbye In the end, Cameron's undoing was his belief that he could end the constant infighting within the Conservative Party over the UK's position in Europe. His decision to call a referendum proved an unnecessary and costly gamble.
He attempted to use the economy to persuade voters that remaining in Europe would be best for Britain. But "Project Fear," as it was dubbed by his opponents, failed to resonate with a divided country. Read: How did Cameron grade? I obviously now am going to be looking at a new life, but I'm only 49 -- I hope I can still contribute in terms of public service and contribute to our country.
Who is Theresa May? May, who is now tasked with dealing with the fallout from Brexit, expressed pride in having served alongside her predecessor. I wish him and his family well for the future. Katya Adler: A huge body blow for the EU. What happens next?
Nicola Sturgeon to hold a cabinet meeting at Holyrood. Prime minister to chair a Cabinet meeting Executive of backbench committee of Conservative MPs to draw up the timetable for the Conservative leadership contest MPs to return from Parliamentary recess for sitting in afternoon Parliamentary Labour Party to discuss a motion of no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn, if chairman allows.
European Parliament to hold an emergency session to discuss referendum result EU Council meeting: national leaders will hold a two-day summit If motion of no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn is accepted, Labour MPs to hold secret ballot on his future. Samantha Cameron looked on as the PM announced he was stepping down. Image source, PA. Remain campaigners looked glum as the result became clear overnight Image source, AP. German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed "great regret" at the result.
Image source, Reuters. Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon said a second independence referendum was "on the table". Nigel Farage: "Dawn is breaking on an independent United Kingdom". A less than united Kingdom. An angry crowd booed Boris Johnson as he left his north London home. Find the result in your area. Enter a postcode, council name or NI constituency. While some polls had suggested the Leave camp might be victorious in the EU referendum, the polls in the immediate run up to election day suggested that the Remain side might well win a very tight vote.
However, that was not the case. Cameron staked his position as Prime Minister on a Remain vote, something he repeatedly told the British people was in their best interests. The question was not whether Cameron would continue as Prime Minister, but when he would resign and in what way. On such a turbulent day, the question of who would replace him had not yet been fully considered.
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