Cameron ministry
The Cameron ministry was the Government of the United Kingdom from May 2010 to July 2016 under David Cameron. The first term of the administration was the UK’s first coalition government since World War II, it included both Conservative and Liberal Democrats ministers. The administration's second term of the was a majority Conservative government.
| Cameron ministry | |
|---|---|
| 2010–2016 | |
 David Cameron | |
| Date formed | 11 May 2010 |
| Date dissolved | 13 July 2016 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | David Cameron |
| Prime Minister's history | 2010–2016 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Nick Clegg (2010–15) |
| First Secretary | William Hague (2010–15) George Osborne (2015–16) |
| Member parties | Liberal Democrats |
| Status in legislature | Majority (coalition) 363 / 650 (56%) Majority (2015–16) 330 / 650 (51%)
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| Opposition cabinet | Harman Shadow Cabinet Miliband Shadow Cabinet Harman Shadow Cabinet Corbyn Shadow Cabinet |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader |
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| History | |
| Election(s) | 2010 general election 2015 general election |
| Legislature term(s) | 55th UK Parliament 56th UK Parliament |
| Predecessor | Brown ministry |
| Successor | May ministry |
History
The 2010 general election resulted in a Hung parliament, meaning no political party had a majority in the House of Commons. The Lib Dems negotiated separately with the Conservative and Labour parties to see if they could form a coalition government.
After five days negotiation, the Conservatives and Lib Dems agreed to form a coalition government. Gordon Brown travelled to Buckingham Palace and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister to The Queen. David Cameron was appointed in Brown’s place and invited to form a new government. Nick Clegg became Deputy Prime Minister.
After the 2015 general election, Cameron formed a majority government. The government stayed in office until David Cameron resigned as Prime Minister on 13 July 2016 shortly after losing the EU referendum.
Coalition government: 2010–15
May 2010 – September 2012
| Party key | Conservative | |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrat |
Changes
- On 19 March 2016, Iain Duncan Smith resigned from his post of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions over plans by Chancellor George Osborne to cut disability benefits.[2] He was replaced by Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb. Alun Cairns filled the vacancy left by Crabb's promotion.[3] His post was filled by Guto Bebb.
Andy==References==
- ↑ "Her Majesty's Government". Office of the Prime Minister. Archived from the original on 1 August 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ↑ Iain Duncan Smith quits: David Cameron 'puzzled' by resignation. BBC News. 19 March 2016. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-35850200. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ↑ "Stephen Crabb appointed new work and pensions secretary". The Guardian. 19 March 2016. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/mar/19/stephen-crabb-appointed-new-work-and-pensions-secretary. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
September 2012 – July 2014
- Further information: 2012 British cabinet reshuffle
| Party key | Conservative | |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrat |
July 2014 – May 2015
- Further information: 2014 British cabinet reshuffle
| Party key | Conservative | |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrat |
Majority government: 2015–16
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- ↑ "Her Majesty's Cabinet". Office of the Prime Minister. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ↑ "Her Majesty's Government". House of Commons Information Office. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ↑ Office of the Prime Minister (15 July 2014). "Ministerial appointments: July 2014". Press release. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ↑ "Her Majesty's Cabinet". Office of the Prime Minister. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ↑ "Election 2015: Prime Minister and ministerial appointments (Updated 12 May)". Press release. 8 May 2015. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/election-2015-prime-minister-and-ministerial-appointments. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ↑ Tilbrook, Richard (14 May 2015). "Business transacted and order approved at the Privy Council held by The Queen at Buckingham Palace on 14th May 2015" (PDF). Privy Council Office (United Kingdom). p. 1. Retrieved 14 May 2015.