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David William Donald Cameron Biography and Timeline — Page 3

Follow David William Donald Cameron through 189 dated historical records for Great Britain.

David William Donald Cameron, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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2012

Scotland Act

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

The Scotland Act 2012 receives royal assent.

Role range: 2010-2016

Welfare Reform Speech

Prime Minister · Kent · Government / Coalition Government

Sets out arguments for further welfare reform and a stronger link between support, work and responsibility.

Role range: 2010-2015

London Olympics Welcome

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

Welcomes the approaching London Olympic and Paralympic Games and highlights Britain's preparations.

Role range: 2010-2015

Olympic Games Government Role

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

Represents the government during the London Olympic Games as Britain hosts athletes and visitors from around the world.

Role range: 2010-2015

Hillsborough Apology

Prime Minister of Great Britain · London · Government / Coalition Government

Apologises after the Hillsborough Independent Panel report exposes failures and altered police statements.

Role range: 2010-2016

Edinburgh Agreement

Prime Minister · Edinburgh · Government / Coalition Government

Signs the agreement giving the Scottish Parliament power to hold an independence referendum.

Role range: 2010-2015

European Competitiveness Statement

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

Reports to Parliament on European Council discussions about competitiveness, the eurozone and the EU budget.

Role range: 2010-2015

Leveson Report

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

Receives the Leveson report into press culture and ethics.

Role range: 2010-2016

EU Budget Restraint Campaign

Prime Minister · Brussels · Government / Coalition Government

Presses European partners for tighter long-term limits on European Union spending.

Role range: 2010-2015

EU Budget Veto

Prime Minister · Brussels · Government / Coalition Government

Threatens to veto the EU budget without restraint in spending.

Role range: 2010-2015

2013

Bloomberg Speech

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Promises an in-out referendum on European Union membership if the Conservatives win the next election.

Role range: 2010-2016

Brexit

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Promises an in-out referendum on European Union membership if the Conservatives win the next election.

Role range: 2010-2016

Bloomberg Speech

Prime Minister · London · Politics / Conservative Party

Sets out the pledge for renegotiation and an in out referendum.

Role range: 2010-2016

Coalition Mid-Term Review

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

Launches a mid-term review with Nick Clegg assessing coalition progress and priorities for the remaining Parliament.

Role range: 2010-2015

EU Budget Real-Terms Cut

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

Reports an agreement that reduces the European Union's seven-year spending ceiling in real terms.

Role range: 2010-2015

G8 Lough Erne Summit

Prime Minister · Lough Erne · Government / Coalition Government

Hosts G8 leaders in Northern Ireland with an agenda centred on trade, tax and transparency.

Role range: 2010-2015

G8 Tax Transparency Agenda

Prime Minister · Lough Erne · Government / Coalition Government

Promotes international cooperation against tax evasion and greater transparency over company ownership.

Role range: 2010-2015

Marriage Act

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

The Marriage Act receives royal assent, legalising same-sex marriage in England and Wales.

Role range: 2010-2016

Syria Chemical Weapons Commons Vote

Prime Minister · London · Warfare / Syrian Civil War

Loses a House of Commons vote on possible military action after chemical weapons attacks in Syria.

Role range: 2011- – 2010-2016

Succession to the Crown Reform

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

Supports legislation ending male preference in succession for royal children born after the agreed starting date.

Role range: 2010-2015

2014

United Kingdom Campaign Speech

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

Calls on people across Britain to argue positively for Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom.

Role range: 2010-2015

NATO Summit Preparations

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

Meets NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen ahead of the alliance summit in Wales.

Role range: 2010-2015

European Commission Presidency Dispute

Prime Minister · Brussels · Government / Coalition Government

Opposes Jean-Claude Juncker's nomination for European Commission president during European Council negotiations.

Role range: 2010-2015

ISIL Threat Strategy

Prime Minister · London · Warfare / Syrian Civil War

Sets out a strategy for confronting ISIL and its territorial expansion across Iraq and Syria.

Role range: 2011- – 2010-2016

Wales NATO Summit

Prime Minister · Newport · Government / Coalition Government

Hosts NATO leaders in Wales for talks on Russia, defence spending, Afghanistan and emerging security threats.

Role range: 2010-2015

Scottish Referendum Response

Prime Minister · London · Politics / Conservative Party

Responds to the Scottish referendum result and promises further devolution.

Role range: 2010-2016

UN General Assembly Security Speech

Prime Minister · New York · Government / Coalition Government

Addresses the United Nations on Ukraine, Ebola, the Middle East and the threat posed by ISIL.

Role range: 2010-2015

European Ebola Response

Prime Minister · Brussels · Government / Coalition Government

Presses European leaders to increase financial and medical support for the international response to Ebola.

Role range: 2010-2015

Afghanistan Combat Mission Ends

Prime Minister · London · Government / Coalition Government

Reports to Parliament as British forces conclude their combat mission in Afghanistan.

Role range: 2010-2015

EU Free Movement Reform

Prime Minister · London · Politics / Brexit

Argues for changes to European free movement rules and tighter controls on access to welfare.

Role range: 2010-2016

Referendum Prompts Further Powers

Government Minister · London · Government / Government of Great Britain

After Scotland voted to remain in the United Kingdom, party leaders developed proposals for additional devolved powers.

2015

Brexit

Prime Minister · Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government

Wins a Conservative majority on a manifesto promising an EU membership referendum.

Role range: 2010-2016

Referendum Manifesto

Prime Minister · Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government

Wins a Conservative majority on a manifesto promising an EU membership referendum.

Role range: 2010-2016

Election

Prime Minister · Great Britain · Politics / Conservative Party

Wins a Conservative majority in the general election.

Role range: 2010-2016

One Nation Government Agenda

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Sets out a One Nation approach after the Conservatives secure a parliamentary majority.

Role range: 2015-2016

Second Cameron Ministry

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Forms a Conservative majority government after the election.

Role range: 2015-2016

Brexit

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

The European Union Referendum Bill is introduced in Parliament.

Role range: 2010-2016

Referendum Bill

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

The European Union Referendum Bill is introduced in Parliament.

Role range: 2010-2016

Second-Term Queen's Speech

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Begins the legislative programme of his majority government with a new Queen's Speech agenda.

Role range: 2015-2016

Seven-Day NHS Plan

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Sets out plans intended to expand access to NHS services across seven days.

Role range: 2015-2016

Records, sources and methodology

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