Tag: David Cameron

• Monday, December 12th 2011 - 04:35 UTC

  In spite of “bitter disappointment” Lib-Dem will remain in UK coalition

  

  Divisions over Europe within the British coalition government were exposed when David Cameron's deputy said an EU summit that ended with the prime minister deploying his veto was a “bitter disappointment” and “bad for Britain.”

• Friday, December 9th 2011 - 07:12 UTC

  Euro rescue deal limited to 17-EU countries and with a March deadline

  

  Attempts to rescue the Euro will focus on a deal among the 17 nations that use the single currency, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said early Friday.

• Friday, December 2nd 2011 - 22:42 UTC

  Sarkozy prepares the stage for next week’s announcement of a new EU treaty

  

  Prime Minister David Cameron held emergency talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday, as France and Germany tried to drum up support for a new EU treaty to enforce budget discipline.

• Friday, December 2nd 2011 - 15:34 UTC

  Falklands 2012, “a moment of genuine celebration in all Overseas Territories”

  

  British Prime Minister David Cameron reiterated before Parliament his support for the Overseas Territories, including the Falkland Islands, and their right to remain British. Cameron made special mention to the fact that next year in the anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands “which will be a moment for genuine celebration in all Overseas Territories”

• Tuesday, November 22nd 2011 - 01:09 UTC

  UK hosts President Santos and wants a new and progressive partnership with Colombia

  

  President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia began on Monday a two day visit to London. During his visit the Colombian leader will meet the Queen, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and other senior Ministers to discuss how the UK and Colombia can strengthen their bilateral ties.

• Saturday, November 19th 2011 - 05:54 UTC

  UK and Germany agree to disagree; no progress on the transactions tax

  

  The leaders of Britain and Germany David Cameron and Angela Merkel acknowledged differences over the Euro zone crisis but stressed they have the “same plan” for European growth. The prime minister met the German chancellor on Friday in Berlin to discuss the Euro zone crisis, and Iran and Syria.

• Friday, October 28th 2011 - 17:07 UTC

  British crown updates succession rules: end of gender and religion discrimination

  

  Centuries of British royal discrimination came to an end Friday after Commonwealth leaders agreed to drop rules that give sons precedence as heir to the throne and bar anyone in line for the crown from marrying a Roman Catholic.

• Monday, October 24th 2011 - 06:31 UTC

  Sarkozy to Cameron: “you hate the Euro so stop telling us what to do”

  

  French President Nicolas Sarkozy launched a scathing attack on British Prime Minister David Cameron at Sunday's EU summit, saying he was “sick of him telling us what to do,” Britain's press reported.

• Thursday, October 20th 2011 - 21:09 UTC

  European leaders call on Libyans to build a strong and democratic future

  

  French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday that the death of Muammar Gaddafi turned a page for the Libyan people and signalled the start of a democratic process.

• Friday, October 14th 2011 - 21:56 UTC

  Phillip Hammond new UK Defence Secretary; best-man business cards sinks Fox

  

  Britain’s Defence Secretary Liam Fox has resigned after a week of pressure over his working relationship with friend and self-styled adviser Adam Werritty. Mr Fox was being investigated amid claims he broke the ministerial code.