Topic: David Cameron

Concerns grow that Greece debt crisis could overstress European Bank

The Greece debt crisis, which is still subject to German parliamentary approval and may be challenged in court, is putting unsustainable stress on the European Central Bank, some analysts say.

Britain general election: Is the minority vote, once Labour's, up for grabs?

In Britain's general election scheduled for May 6, minority voters are expected to have a greater impact than ever before. Conservatives are wooing black and Asian voters – once solidy pro-Labour – with policies they say are family- and business-friendly.

David Cameron wrests back (some) control in second UK debate

A hung parliament after May 6 elections looked more possible after the second UK debate on foreign policy and domestic issues. One snap poll named Conservative candidate David Cameron the winner, while another gave the nod to Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg. Prime Minister Brown struggled.

British debates: Cameron and Brown take aim at Nick Clegg tonight

Tonight's British debates, setting up the British election, will focus on foreign affairs. But Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Tory leader David Cameron are expected to take aim at surging rival Nick Clegg, leader of the upstart Liberal Democrats.

Liberal Democrat Clegg becomes man to watch in UK race

The UK race has gone from static to electric, says one pundit, as Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg surges after last week's debate. His sudden popularity has thrown open a race that was once seen as the Conservative Party's to lose.

British election: Nick Clegg wins UK's first presidential-style TV debates

Liberal Democrats' leader Nick Clegg bested Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Conservative Partly leader David Cameron in the first of three televised presidential-style debates ahead of the British election on May 6.

David Cameron releases Tory manifesto ahead of UK general election

With the UK general election campaign in full swing, Tory leader David Cameron unveiled a Conservative Party platform Tuesday that he hopes will lead the party back to power after 13 years in opposition.

Can Britain's Cameron learn from Obama's mistakes?

Conservative Party leader David Cameron will have to deliver what Obama hasn't: solutions that independents want.

Gordon Brown dissolves Parliament, calls Britain general election

Prime Minister Gordon Brown asked Queen Elizabeth to dissolve parliament today, setting the stage for a general election in Britain in which the rival Tories are the front-runners.

Meaningful budget cuts and protected budgets: A contradiction in terms?

With so many areas of the UK budget protected from cuts, meaningful cuts in the overall budget will be nearly impossible.

Can the lobbying industry be reformed?

There is little incentive for politicians to reform the lobbying industry when they are the ones to profit from it.

UK government spending rise above 50% of GDP

Ban the burqa in Britain? No way!

Freedom of expression, including wearing a burqa, is the bedrock of a free and tolerant society like Britain.

Opinion: Gordon Brown vs. David Cameron: real winner could be a hung parliament

Neither Gordon Brown nor David Cameron is popular with British voters. Elections this spring could result in parliamentary paralysis.

UK equality bill: unease over legislating equal treatment for all

Pope Benedict told a group of bishops Tuesday that the equality bill before Britain's Parliament might force it to hire gays, violating church doctrine. The bill seeks to address a host of inequalities, from low wages to women to limited educational opportunities for the poor.

UK bonus tax proposal: Three reasons it won't happen in US

Rupert Murdoch's tabloid The Sun celebrates 40-years following his lead

Rupert Murdoch's sensationalist and politically relevant tabloid The Sun, celebrated 40 years under his ownership last week.

Britain's Cameron – prime minister-in-waiting?

At the Conservative Party's conference Thursday, David Cameron will try to project a more compassionate image even as he calls for public-spending cuts and tax hikes.

Amid British furor over Afghan rescue mission, war support plummets

The day after New York Times reporter Stephen Farrell was released by British commandos, a new poll finds growing opposition to the UK's troop commitment to the war.

Lockerbie bomber hospitalized. Britain's Brown denies deal, again.

Gordon Brown says no double dealing or oil deal one day after his government released classified documents about freeing Abdelbaset al-Magrahi.

British PM Gordon Brown: There was no 'double-dealing' over Lockerbie bomber

The prime minister's latest denials come one day after Britain released classified documents regarding the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

Josh Penry: Hoping Colorado is ready for generational change

A candidate for governor, he cites need for 'competent governance' and a return to 'basics' of low taxes and targeted spending.

UK court rejects hacker’s bid to avoid extradition

Gary McKinnon, who claimed he was searching for evidence of UFOs, has fought a long legal battle against extradition after he was charged with breaking into 97 computers.