David Cameron became Prime Minister in May 2010, leading a Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government. He is the Conservative MP for Witney in West Oxfordshire.

Education

David studied at Eton College before graduating from Oxford University with a first class degree in politics, philosophy and economics.

Political career

Before being elected as an MP, David worked for the Conservative Party Research Department and then as a special adviser in government, first to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and then to the Home Secretary.

In Parliament, he has held a number of front bench positions in opposition, including Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons and Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Skills. He was elected Leader of the Conservative Party in December 2005.

Career outside politics

David spent 7 years at Carlton Communications where he served on the management board.

Personal life

David is married to Samantha. The couple have 3 children, Nancy, Elwen and Florence. Sadly, their eldest child, Ivan, who suffered from cerebral palsy and severe epilepsy, died in February 2009.