David Cameron
Member of the House of Lords
David Cameron
Member of the House of Lords
David Cameron, who served as the UK Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016, made a surprising return to government in November 2023 when he was appointed Foreign Secretary under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. To take on the role, he was granted a peerage, becoming Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton, and took a seat in the House of Lords. His tenure as Foreign Secretary lasted until July 2024, during which he played a key role in shaping the UK’s foreign policy and diplomatic relations.
North-South Divide Widens as Police Cuts Hit Northern Forces Hardest: Chief Constable Warns
- Monday, 03 October 2011
South Yorkshire's chief constable, Med Hughes, criticized government spending cuts, saying they have created a north-south divide. He claimed the cuts had a disproportionate affect on northern forces compared to southern ones, due to differences in council tax income and housing styles. The prime minister, David Cameron, disputed this, stating that police forces across England were being asked to make similar 7-8% budget cuts over four years.
