Are British conservatives the same as American conservatives? I want to see what will be the new word from our best ally after about a decade of nonsense in supporting the Bush wars. I like that they've even chosen to take a salary reduction right from the start to help their economy.
International Level: Junior Politician / Political Participation: 100 10%
After a full year plus in office and campaign pledges of pulling the troops out - tomorrow, the wars are now officially Obama's and they continue to be supported.
International Level: International Guru / Political Participation: 863 86.3%
The Economist Magazine - 15 May 2010 Issue featuring David Cameron:
David Cameron (Hover)
Prime Minister David Cameron told British lawmakers Wednesday that if he knew then what he knows now about his former communications director, former News of the World editor Andy Coulson, he would not have offered him the job.
Cameron was addressing the the phone-hacking scandal that has rattled the foundations of the British press, police and political establishments in a special session of Parliament Wednesday.
The prime minister said he has formed a committee, comprised of a range of civil rights campaigners and former top journalists, to take part in a wide-ranging inquiry into phone hacking and other illegal practices by journalists.
The "torrent of revelations and allegations" has shaken public trust in the media, in police and in politicians, Cameron told lawmakers. "People desperately want us to put a stop to the illegal practices," he said. Ref. CNN
Cameron travels to Algeria
British Prime Minister David Cameron and the head of the country's international spy agency MI6 have arrived in Algeria for talks on strengthening security co-operation following an attack on a natural gas plant in the north African nation. Ref. Source 8