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A look back at David Cameron’s time as UK Prime Minister

Published 4:13 AM EDT, Wed July 13, 2016
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David Cameron's time as British prime minister is coming to a close as he hands over the reins to Theresa May.
David Cameron's time as British prime minister is coming to a close as he hands over the reins to Theresa May.
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Cameron was a fresh-faced candidate for leadership of the Conservative Party when he beat David Davis, Liam Fox and Kenneth Clarke to the post in October 2005.
Cameron was a fresh-faced candidate for leadership of the Conservative Party when he beat David Davis, Liam Fox and Kenneth Clarke to the post in October 2005.
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The newly-elected Cameron leaves his parliamentary office on December 7, 2005 in London.
The newly-elected Cameron leaves his parliamentary office on December 7, 2005 in London.
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Cameron and his wife Samantha wave on the steps of Downing Street on May 11, 2010 after he took office.
Cameron and his wife Samantha wave on the steps of Downing Street on May 11, 2010 after he took office.
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Cameron stands beside the then London Mayor Boris Johnson as the Olympic cauldron is lit for the Paralympic Games on August 24, 2012 in London.
Cameron stands beside the then London Mayor Boris Johnson as the Olympic cauldron is lit for the Paralympic Games on August 24, 2012 in London.
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Cameron urges Scotland not to vote to leave the UK during a pre-referendum speech in Aberdeen ahead of the 2014 vote.
Cameron urges Scotland not to vote to leave the UK during a pre-referendum speech in Aberdeen ahead of the 2014 vote.
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Cameron speaks at a memorial service for Sir Winston Churchill in January 2015, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of his state funeral.
Cameron speaks at a memorial service for Sir Winston Churchill in January 2015, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of his state funeral.
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Cameron bows as he greets Queen Elizabeth II during the Mexican President's state visit on March 3, 2015.
Cameron bows as he greets Queen Elizabeth II during the Mexican President's state visit on March 3, 2015.
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The Prime Minister feeds orphaned lambs ahead of the 2015 general election.
The Prime Minister feeds orphaned lambs ahead of the 2015 general election.
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Cameron is captured on camera eating a hot dog with a knife and fork during the 2015 general election campaign.
Cameron is captured on camera eating a hot dog with a knife and fork during the 2015 general election campaign.
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The Prime Minister talks with Theresa May during the state visit of China's Xi Jinping in October 2015.
The Prime Minister talks with Theresa May during the state visit of China's Xi Jinping in October 2015.
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Cameron puts on a pair of wellington boots after severe flooding hit large parts of northern England in December 2015.
Cameron puts on a pair of wellington boots after severe flooding hit large parts of northern England in December 2015.
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Cameron tries to get the youth vote in April 2016, ahead of the referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union.
Cameron tries to get the youth vote in April 2016, ahead of the referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union.
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Cameron attends a remembrance service for Labour MP Jo Cox, who was murdered in her constituency in June.
Cameron attends a remembrance service for Labour MP Jo Cox, who was murdered in her constituency in June.
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The Camerons walk back into 10 Downing Street after David Cameron announces his resignation following the UK's decision to leave the European Union on June 23.
The Camerons walk back into 10 Downing Street after David Cameron announces his resignation following the UK's decision to leave the European Union on June 23.
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Cameron steps down as Prime Minister on July, 13, 2016.
Cameron steps down as Prime Minister on July, 13, 2016.
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