Tag: David Cameron

Saturday, February 20th 2016 - 06:50 UTC
Cameron hails 'special status' deal for Britain in the EU, after marathon summit

Prime Minister David Cameron hailed on Friday a landmark “special status” deal for Britain in the EU, and pledged to campaign heart and soul to stay in the block in a historic referendum scheduled for June.
Monday, February 15th 2016 - 07:06 UTC
US presses UK on renewing its Trident nuclear submarine fleet

Britain must renew its submarine-borne While most lawmakers in Cameron's party support keeping nuclear weapons, Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn, is holding a review of the party's policy. if it is to maintain its “outsized” role in world affairs, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in comments published in Washington.
Wednesday, February 10th 2016 - 07:08 UTC
London's position on Falklands 'unchanged', says UK ambassador in Spain

The United Kingdom will not change current policy on the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, according to the UK Ambassador to Spain Simon J. Manley, confirming London's stance on the Islands sovereignty.
Monday, February 1st 2016 - 06:32 UTC
EU and Cameron optimistic a deal on UK's relationship could be reached this week

European Council president Donald Tusk left a meeting on Sunday evening with Prime Minister David Cameron declaring there is “no deal” yet over a renegotiation of the UK's relationship with the EU. It had been planned that any proposed deal could be put to other EU leaders on Monday, ahead of a February summit.
Tuesday, January 26th 2016 - 07:22 UTC
Together, let’s reform the EU

by David Cameron (*) - Britain is going to hold a referendum on whether to stay in the European Union. Support for our membership has declined over many years, so I am negotiating changes in 4 areas which will directly address the concerns of the British people. But I believe these changes can build a stronger EU that will benefit all 28 member states. Let me explain.
Friday, January 22nd 2016 - 04:45 UTC
Macri/Cameron coincide on new relationship; Falklands left for further on

Argentine President Mauricio Macri met on Thursday with British Prime Minister David Cameron in Davos as both leaders attend the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. The atmosphere of the meeting was described as 'very positive' and several steps of a new relationship were announced, while the Falklands/Malvinas issue was left for further on.
Friday, January 22nd 2016 - 04:33 UTC
UK position on Falklands remains as expressed by 2013 referendum, Cameron tells Macri

The United Kingdom government has released a statement pointing out the “three areas” British Prime Minister David Cameron and President Mauricio Macri “covered” during their Davos meeting on Thursday.
Thursday, January 21st 2016 - 07:04 UTC
“Great expectation” regarding Macri/Cameron meeting; Malvinas, 'a priority'

There's 'a great expectation' regarding Thursday's meeting between Argentine president Mauricio Macri and UK Prime Minister David Cameron on the sidelines of the Davos economic meeting in Switzerland, said Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra, who emphasized that ”Malvinas (Falklands) remains a priority issue for Argentine policy”.
Thursday, January 21st 2016 - 01:29 UTC
Falklands' people had “spoken as clearly as they possibly could” and UK will “guarantee that”

UK Prime Minsiter David Cameron blasted Jeremy Corbyn's comments at Prime Minister's Question confirming his government's full support for the Falkland Islands to decide on their future and develop their economy. At the weekend, the Labour leader claimed it was “ridiculous” the UK was still in dispute with the Argentina over South Atlantic islands, as he demanded “sensible dialogue” over the Islands.
Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 06:23 UTC
Without dropping Falklands claim, Macri wants “a new era” in relations with UK

Argentina's new president, Mauricio Macri, says he wants to start “a new era” in relations with Britain, long strained by the two nations' dispute over the Falkland Islands, according to remarks published Tuesday.