David Cameron

Stories about former UK prime minister David Cameron

UK’s Brexit vote a ‘once in a generation’ decision

UK’s Brexit vote a ‘once in a generation’ decision

Cameron says membership referendum more important than any general election

By Denis StauntonWed Feb 24 2016 - 01:00

Many fear legacy of Cervantes in danger as 400th anniversary approaches

Many fear legacy of Cervantes in danger as 400th anniversary approaches

Spain’s greatest writer mainly of interest to academics and cultural elite, say critics

By Guy HedgecoeWed Feb 24 2016 - 01:00

Bank of England refuses to be drawn into Brexit speculation

Bank of England refuses to be drawn into Brexit speculation

Governor admits continued volatility for sterling likely as poll draws nearer

By Fiona WalshWed Feb 24 2016 - 01:00

British ambassador: Easter Rising is worthy of respect

British ambassador: Easter Rising is worthy of respect

Ireland’s struggle against a ‘larger and overbearing neighbour’ was significant

By Ronan McGreevyTue Feb 23 2016 - 21:07

Global stock market rally runs out of steam

Global stock market rally runs out of steam

Oil prices experience more volatility as ‘safe havens’ come back into vogue

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 14:13

Boris Johnson’s Brexit mania is political class at ignorant best

Boris Johnson’s Brexit mania is political class at ignorant best

Being a national treasure and being trusted with nation’s treasure are different things

By Janan GaneshTue Feb 23 2016 - 09:37

Cantillon: can we afford to be a Brexit bystander?

Cantillon: can we afford to be a Brexit bystander?

The stakes are so huge for Ireland’s economy we cannot afford to stand quietly by

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 01:00

Denis Staunton: David Cameron shows appetite for battle ahead

Denis Staunton: David Cameron shows appetite for battle ahead

PM’s savaging of Boris Johnson a thrilling start to four months of Conservative civil war

By Denis StauntonTue Feb 23 2016 - 01:00

David Cameron: no second referendum if UK votes for Brexit

David Cameron: no second referendum if UK votes for Brexit

British prime minister says he has no other agenda than what is best for the country

By Denis StauntonTue Feb 23 2016 - 01:00

Brexit campaign: The illusion of sovereignty

The paradox of membership of the EU

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 19:15

Calais ‘jungle’ threatened with closure

Calais ‘jungle’ threatened with closure

Thousands face immediate evacuation if Lille tribunal decides against them on Tuesday

By Lara MarloweMon Feb 22 2016 - 18:45

EU Commission has ‘no plan B’ if the UK leaves union

EU Commission has ‘no plan B’ if the UK leaves union

Downing Street dismisses idea of second vote after Boris Johnson voices support for Brexit

By Suzanne LynchMon Feb 22 2016 - 14:42

Time to buy sterling? Pound plummets on Brexit fears

Time to buy sterling? Pound plummets on Brexit fears

Currency down by most since 2009 as Boris Johnson says he’ll campaign for exit

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 14:40

Cameron tries to sell EU deal after London mayor backs Brexit

Cameron tries to sell EU deal after London mayor backs Brexit

British prime minister faces hostility from his own MPs as well as strong exit campaign

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 13:58

Boris Johnson endures ‘heartache’ making Brexit choice

Boris Johnson endures ‘heartache’ making Brexit choice

Tory heavyweight praises Cameron’s deal efforts, but says concessions insufficient

By Denis StauntonMon Feb 22 2016 - 08:23

Arlene Foster and TUV’s Jim Allister join Theresa Villiers in call for EU ‘out’ vote

Arlene Foster and TUV’s Jim Allister join Theresa Villiers in call for EU ‘out’ vote

Sinn Féin, SDLP and Alliance Party say Northern Ireland better in Europe

By Gerry MoriartySun Feb 21 2016 - 19:00

Brexit: Boris Johnson to campaign for Britain to leave EU

Brexit: Boris Johnson to campaign for Britain to leave EU

Johnson says deal secured by Cameron does not fundamentally reform European Union

Sun Feb 21 2016 - 17:47

Villiers joins Vote Leave campaign in support of Brexit

Villiers joins Vote Leave campaign in support of Brexit

Flanagan, Adams and Noonan say they believe UK should remain in European Union

By Aine McMahon and Marie O'HalloranSat Feb 20 2016 - 18:27

Brexit: UK referendum to take place on June 23rd

Brexit: UK referendum to take place on June 23rd

Cabinet agrees to recommend landmark deal with EU which gives UK ‘special status’

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 15:01

Calais orders up to 1,000 residents of Jungle camp to leave

Calais orders up to 1,000 residents of Jungle camp to leave

‘I find it extremely annoying and unfair to move people away from what they created’

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 13:45

Brexit: UK-EU deal agreed as Cameron wins most demands

Brexit: UK-EU deal agreed as Cameron wins most demands

Compromise allows Britain to impose ‘emergency brake’ on welfare for seven years

By Denis Staunton and Suzanne LynchSat Feb 20 2016 - 08:24

Cameron demand for ‘emergency brake’ slowed talks

Cameron demand for ‘emergency brake’ slowed talks

‘His party is divided, his cabinet as well,’ Enda Kenny says of British PM’s situation

By Denis StauntonSat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

Brexit may occur accidently, forum told

Brexit may occur accidently, forum told

UK EU exit could cut Ireland trade 20%, says Confederation of British Industry president

By Barry O'HalloranSat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

Brexit Q&A: UK proposals based around a series of changes

Brexit Q&A: UK proposals based around a series of changes

Changes to UK’s European Union membership is based around EU rule changes

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 18:27

State seeks to exempt Irish in Britain from welfare restrictions

State seeks to exempt Irish in Britain from welfare restrictions

Brexit talks: Government will use common travel area to argue for dispensation

By Denis StauntonFri Feb 19 2016 - 16:35

Euro zone bond yields fall on expectations of further easing

Euro zone bond yields fall on expectations of further easing

Germany’s 10-year yield down 0.18%, heading back towards last week’s 9-month low

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 14:37

Brexit talks resume after failure to reach agreement overnight

Brexit talks resume after failure to reach agreement overnight

Taoiseach says he will ‘strongly defend’ the rights of Irish workers in Britain

By Denis Staunton and Tom RowleyFri Feb 19 2016 - 13:51

What happened overnight at the Brexit talks?

What happened overnight at the Brexit talks?

Full discussions between the leaders are due to resume within hours

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 08:41

Brexit: Cameron appeals to EU leaders for saleable deal

Brexit: Cameron appeals to EU leaders for saleable deal

British PM seeks to present talks as agreement could benefit entire European Union

By Denis StauntonFri Feb 19 2016 - 01:00

EU leaders regroup in attempt to broker Brexit deal

EU leaders regroup in attempt to broker Brexit deal

Divisions run deep over British plans on payments for children living abroad

By Denis StauntonFri Feb 19 2016 - 01:00

Do not sacrifice workers’ benefits to help Cameron – Podemos

Do not sacrifice workers’ benefits to help Cameron – Podemos

Spanish anti-austerity party opposes British PM’s London banks EU leeway demand

Thu Feb 18 2016 - 20:23

Ireland urged to make its voice heard in Brexit debate

Ireland urged to make its voice heard in Brexit debate

Scotland’s Minister for Europe Humza Yousaf says Irish voters could decide referendum

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicThu Feb 18 2016 - 18:42

EU leaders have ‘no choice’ but to support deal to keep UK in union

EU leaders have ‘no choice’ but to support deal to keep UK in union

Cameron has backing of most powerful countries in reform negotiations

By Denis StauntonThu Feb 18 2016 - 01:01

Emergency brake on migrant benefits for UK key issue at EU summit

Emergency brake on migrant benefits for UK key issue at EU summit

Across Europe, opposition to a special deal for London has been slipping for months

By Suzanne LynchThu Feb 18 2016 - 01:00

State may be allowed set migrant welfare benefit limit

State may be allowed set migrant welfare benefit limit

EU Commission floats measure ahead of Brexit summit in Brussels

By Suzanne Lynch and Fiach Kelly and Sarah BardonThu Feb 18 2016 - 01:00

John Bruton: UK risks shooting itself in the foot with Brexit reforms

John Bruton: UK risks shooting itself in the foot with Brexit reforms

Measures to be debated today will slow down decision making and hit trade

By John BrutonThu Feb 18 2016 - 00:19

First Minister of Northern speaks of role 1916 played in recent Troubles

First Minister of Northern speaks of role 1916 played in recent Troubles

Looks forward to future when mandatory coalition not necessary in Northern Ireland

By Patsy McGarryThu Feb 18 2016 - 00:09

A necessary compromise on David Cameron’s EU reform demands

The ability of a single state to dictate policy to 27 others in the interests of political expediency will only encourage others to try to do likewise

Wed Feb 17 2016 - 22:00

Taoiseach calls Cabinet meeting to discuss Brexit talks

Taoiseach calls Cabinet meeting to discuss Brexit talks

Enda Kenny says he wants Britain to remain a central part of the European Union

By Sarah BardonWed Feb 17 2016 - 15:41

Scotland’s Europe minister criticises Cameron’s EU campaign

Scotland’s Europe minister criticises Cameron’s EU campaign

Humza Yousaf warns Tories on Brexit scaremongering focused on negativity

By Denis StauntonWed Feb 17 2016 - 01:00

European Parliament president warns UK that support not guaranteed

European Parliament president warns UK that support not guaranteed

Martin Schulz tells David Cameron he will move swiftly on UK demands for new EU deal

By Suzanne LynchTue Feb 16 2016 - 18:22

Cameron agrees snap cabinet meeting if he gets deal from EU

Cameron agrees snap cabinet meeting if he gets deal from EU

Meeting will be on Friday if he secures a renegotiation deal at summit in Brussels

By Denis StauntonTue Feb 16 2016 - 01:00

Differences real but Tory-SNP dust-up feels orchestrated

Differences real but Tory-SNP dust-up feels orchestrated

Labour can’t defeat Conservatives as long as Scottish National Party holds most seats

By Janan GaneshTue Feb 16 2016 - 01:00

Brexit Q&A: Everything you need to know

Brexit Q&A: Everything you need to know

The stakes are high: if UK voters vote to withdraw they will be the first to leave union

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicMon Feb 15 2016 - 18:12

John Kerry says UK should remain in EU

John Kerry says UK should remain in EU

Secretary of state says US wants a ‘strong United Kingdom, staying in a strong EU’

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 13:33

Noonan raises fears of Portugal slowdown in election debate

Noonan raises fears of Portugal slowdown in election debate

Fine Gael prepares to further amplify risks to economy in election debate

By Fiach KellySat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00

Euro zone governments baulk at draft plan for UK

Euro zone governments baulk at draft plan for UK

Objection to UK being able to set own regulatory standards for financial institutions

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 01:00

No second Brexit vote in event of ‘wrong answer’, ambassador says

No second Brexit vote in event of ‘wrong answer’, ambassador says

Dominick Chilcott says ‘strategic aim’ to keep UK inside a reformed European Union

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicWed Feb 10 2016 - 21:57

David Cameron praises ‘great icon’ Terry Wogan

David Cameron praises ‘great icon’ Terry Wogan

British prime minister says he feels like he grew up with late Limerick born broadcaster

By Denis StauntonWed Feb 10 2016 - 21:55

The battle over Brexit matters to the UK, Europe and the world

The battle over Brexit matters to the UK, Europe and the world

UK needs a voice in Europe and the bloc would benefit too

By Martin WolfWed Feb 10 2016 - 07:26

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