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.
Royal Protection Officer Accused of Selling Confidential Info to News of the World
- Monday, 11 July 2011
The News of the World allegedly paid a royal protection officer £1,000 for confidential information about senior members of the Royal Family. The information included contact details and phone numbers. The Metropolitan Police responded by saying the disclosures were part of a deliberate campaign to undermine their inquiry into alleged illegal payments. Prime Minister David Cameron described the allegations as "appalling" and stated that if they are true, it is a dereliction of duty.
PM Demands New Press Watchdog Amid Phone Hacking Scandal Fallout
- Friday, 08 July 2011
David Cameron, Ed Miliband, and Nick Clegg have called for the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) to be scrapped due to its handling of the News of the World phone hacking scandal. The PCC has been criticized for being "ineffective" and "lacking in rigour", with Cameron stating that it failed to get to the bottom of allegations made against News International in 2009. Miliband called the PCC a "toothless poodle" and demanded fundamental change, while Clegg described it as a "busted flush". The government has announced an inquiry into phone hacking, and Cameron said any new press regulatory body should be truly independent.
NOW Hacked Milly Dowler's Voicemail, Says Cameron: 'Truly Dreadful' Act
- Tuesday, 05 July 2011
Claims that private investigator Glenn Mulcaire hacked into Milly Dowler's voicemail when she was missing in 2002 are "truly dreadful", according to Prime Minister David Cameron. The allegations suggest Mulcaire, working for News of the World (NoW), deleted messages left by relatives and gave them false hope. A lawyer for the Dowler family said the alleged hacking is despicable and jeopardized the police investigation. The Metropolitan Police launched Operation Weeting in January after new claims of phone-hacking emerged, and Scotland Yard is investigating.
David Cameron and Nick Clegg Reprimanded by Doctor for NHS Visit Breach
- Tuesday, 14 June 2011
During a visit to St. Mary’s Hospital in London, Prime Minister David Cameron, his Deputy Nick Clegg, and their camera crew were reprimanded by senior consultant Dr. Emily Harris for violating NHS rules by filming in restricted areas, leading to questions about the balance between public relations and healthcare protocols. The group had been filming in areas meant to protect patient privacy, which prompted Dr. Harris to deliver a stern warning to Cameron and Clegg, emphasizing that hospital regulations must be respected at all times. The incident, which occurred in front of staff and patients, caused tension and sparked public debate about the ethical considerations of filming in medical settings. Both Cameron and Clegg later apologized for the breach, with a spokesperson noting that steps would be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Healthcare professionals, including Dr. Julian Richards, voiced concerns over the potential disregard for patient confidentiality and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries in hospital visits by public figures. The event has since become a symbol of the ongoing challenges in ensuring that public visits to healthcare institutions respect the delicate balance between media exposure and patient dignity, reinforcing the need for politicians and the media to prioritize the integrity of healthcare settings.
