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David Cameron
David Cameron

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016. A member of the Conservative Party, he is a significant figure in British politics. His time in office was marked by the UK's vote to leave the European Union, known as Brexit. more

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