UK politics

David Cameron

Show:

article 23 May 2013 UK
Woolwich killings: David Cameron says the best way to defeat terrorism is to go about our normal lives
Woolwich attack: communities urged to 'stand together'

David Cameron has told the public the best way to tackle terrorism, in the wake of the brutal Woolwich attack on Wednesday, is to "stand together" and "go about our normal lives".

article 22 May 2013 UK
How tax avoidance became the new 'evil'  (G)
How tax avoidance became the new 'evil'

MPs are falling over themselves to talk tough on tax. But with Google claiming tax avoidance is merely capitalism in action, lawmakers are now coming under scrutiny in the Great British tax debate.

post 22 May 2013
News Read more on Gary Gibbon's blog Cameron returns to London after Woolwich killing

David Cameron returns early from talks with French President Francois Hollande after being told about events in Woolwich.

article 22 May 2013 UK
Davdi Cameron and Nick Clegg have both reaffirmed their commitment to maintaing the coalition partnership until the 2015 general election (picture: Reuters)
Cameron and Clegg vow there is 'still life' in the coalition

Nick Clegg and David Cameron vow the coalition will remain united until the 2015 general election - as the deputy prime minister attacks Tory backbenchers for "game-playing".

post 21 May 2013
News Read more on Gary Gibbon's blog Gay marriage vote ends bruising few days for Cameron

The 136 Tory rebels who voted against the gay marriage bill will hope it sends a message to the Lords to do their worst with it.

post 21 May 2013
News Read more on Gary Gibbon's blog Tory MP threatens Cameron with water clock torture

The marriage (same-sex couples) bill gets its third reading and with it the moment for quite a few Tory MPs to register their unhappiness.

article 21 May 2013 Politics
As the gay marriage bill has its final Commons reading, a Tory MP says members of his local party are angry about claims that Conservative activists were described as
'Growing gap' between Cameron and Conservative party

As the gay marriage bill has its final Commons reading, a Tory MP says members of his local party are angry about claims that Conservative activists were described as "mad, swivel-eyed loons".

post 20 May 2013
News Read more on Gary Gibbon's blog 'Swivel-eyed loons' Tory escapes investigation

After a quick debate, MPs vote not to investigate allegations about what Lord Feldman did or did not say - and his constituents appear to be more suspicious of those behind the stories.

article 20 May 2013 UK
Cameron's MPs are divided
Conservative MPs debate same-sex marriage

Two Conservative MPs with opposing views on gay marriage - Margot James, and David Burrowes, discuss the issue.

article 20 May 2013 UK
David Cameron is to tackle business leaders, including Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, over tax evasions (picture: Getty)
Google chief Schmidt at No 10, but not challenged on tax

David Cameron hosts a summit of his business advisory group in Downing Street, but does not raise the issue of tax avoidance with Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt.