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David William Donald Cameron Biography and Timeline — Page 4

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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2015

G7 Elmau Summit

Prime Minister · Elmau · Government / Conservative Party Government

Meets G7 leaders to discuss security, the global economy, Ukraine and international cooperation.

Role range: 2015-2016

Tunisia Attack Response

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Coordinates the British government response after the terrorist attack at Sousse kills British holidaymakers.

Role range: 2015-2016

Counter-Extremism Speech

Prime Minister · Birmingham · Government / Conservative Party Government

Sets out proposals to challenge violent and non-violent extremism and promote shared British values.

Role range: 2015-2016

National Living Wage Policy

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Backs the introduction of a National Living Wage as part of the government's economic programme.

Role range: 2015-2016

Calais Migration Response

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Addresses disruption and migration pressures around Calais during the summer of 2015.

Role range: 2015-2016

Syrian Refugee Resettlement Expansion

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Announces an expansion of UK resettlement for vulnerable Syrian refugees.

Role range: 2015-2016

Chatham House EU Reform Speech

Prime Minister · London · Politics / Brexit

Sets out four objectives for renegotiating Britain's relationship with the European Union.

Role range: 2010-2016

EU Reform Letter to European Council

Prime Minister · London · Politics / Brexit

Sends the European Council president Britain's formal objectives for European Union reform.

Role range: 2010-2016

Paris Terror Attacks Statement

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Expresses solidarity with France and reviews UK security after the Paris terrorist attacks.

Role range: 2015-2016

Paris Attacks Commons Statement

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Updates Parliament on the Paris attacks and discussions at the G20 summit in Turkey.

Role range: 2015-2016

Commonwealth Malta Summit

Prime Minister · Valletta · Government / Conservative Party Government

Represents the United Kingdom at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta.

Role range: 2015-2016

Strategic Defence Review 2015

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Presents a new Strategic Defence and Security Review focused on terrorism, cyber threats and state-based risks.

Role range: 2015-2016

Syria Airstrikes Vote

Prime Minister · London · Warfare / Syrian Civil War

Wins Commons backing for UK airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria.

Role range: 2011- – 2010-2016

Brexit

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

The European Union Referendum Act receives royal assent.

Role range: 2010-2016

EU Referendum Act

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

The European Union Referendum Act receives royal assent.

Role range: 2010-2016

Paris Climate Agreement Support

Prime Minister · Paris · Government / Conservative Party Government

Supports international efforts that culminate in the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Role range: 2015-2016

Home Ownership Programme

Prime Minister · Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government

Promotes policies intended to expand home ownership and house building during the majority government.

Role range: 2015-2016

Scotland Bill Introduced Again

Government Minister · London · Government / Government of Great Britain

The Conservative government introduced another Scotland Bill to implement commitments arising from the Smith Commission.

2016

European Council Renegotiation Update

Prime Minister · London · Politics / Brexit

Updates Parliament on negotiations and says the substance of an EU agreement matters more than speed.

Role range: 2010-2016

Life Chances Programme

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Sets out a social reform agenda focused on improving life chances for disadvantaged families.

Role range: 2015-2016

Davos Economic Address

Prime Minister · Davos · Government / Conservative Party Government

Uses the World Economic Forum to discuss Britain's economy, employment and European reform.

Role range: 2015-2016

Davos EU Reform Case

Prime Minister · Davos · Politics / Brexit

Uses the World Economic Forum to argue for reform of Britain's European Union membership terms.

Role range: 2010-2016

EU Renegotiation Progress Statement

Prime Minister · London · Politics / Brexit

Reports to the House of Commons on draft proposals emerging from the European Union renegotiation.

Role range: 2010-2016

Brexit

Prime Minister · Brussels · Government / Conservative Party Government

Secures a renegotiated EU membership deal at the European Council.

Role range: 2010-2016

EU Renegotiation

Prime Minister · Brussels · Government / Conservative Party Government

Secures a renegotiated EU membership deal at the European Council.

Role range: 2010-2016

Brexit

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Announces that the EU membership referendum will be held on 23 June 2016.

Role range: 2010-2016

Referendum Date

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Announces that the EU membership referendum will be held on 23 June 2016.

Role range: 2010-2016

Brexit

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Addresses Parliament in support of remaining in the European Union.

Role range: 2010-2016

Remain Campaign

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Addresses Parliament in support of remaining in the European Union.

Role range: 2010-2016

Panama Papers

Prime Minister · London · Politics / Conservative Party

Faces questions over family finances after the Panama Papers revelations.

Role range: 2010-2016

Global Anti-Corruption Summit

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Hosts an international summit aimed at exposing corruption, improving transparency and strengthening enforcement.

Role range: 2015-2016

Beneficial Ownership Transparency

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Promotes stronger disclosure of company ownership as part of the government's anti-corruption agenda.

Role range: 2015-2016

Referendum Economic Case

Prime Minister · Great Britain · Politics / Brexit

Campaigns for Remain by emphasizing economic risks he associates with leaving the European Union.

Role range: 2010-2016

Referendum Security Case

Prime Minister · Great Britain · Politics / Brexit

Campaigns for Remain by arguing that European Union membership contributes to British national security.

Role range: 2010-2016

EU Referendum Television Programme

Prime Minister · London · Politics / Brexit

Answers questions on European Union membership during a televised referendum programme.

Role range: 2010-2016

EU Referendum

Prime Minister · Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government

The United Kingdom votes in the referendum on European Union membership.

Role range: 2010-2016

Brexit

Prime Minister · Great Britain · Politics / Brexit

The United Kingdom votes in the referendum on European Union membership.

Role range: 2010-2016

Referendum Result

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

The Leave side wins the referendum by 52 percent to 48 percent.

Role range: 2010-2016

Resignation Announcement

Prime Minister · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Announces that he will resign as Prime Minister after the referendum result.

Role range: 2010-2016

Brexit

Prime Minister · London · Politics / Brexit

Announces that he will resign after the Leave victory.

Role range: 2010-2016

Records, sources and methodology

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