Interview with Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron as he announces his resignation as an MP

The transcript discusses the speaker's resignation from the backbenches, emphasizing support for Theresa May while acknowledging personal views on various issues. The speaker highlights the challenges of being a backbencher and the potential distraction it poses. The decision to resign is not linked to any specific policy, such as the expansion of grammar schools, but rather a broader desire to avoid being a distraction. The speaker wishes the government success in pursuing its decisions and believes leaving Parliament is the right choice.

What is one reason the speaker gives for not wanting to remain a backbencher?

• They plan to retire from politics entirely.

• They disagree with all of Theresa May's policies.

• They believe it would be a distraction from the government's work.

• They want to focus on personal projects.

What does the speaker express about their relationship with Theresa May?

• They plan to oppose her policies actively.

• They support her and understand her decisions.

• They have no respect for her leadership.

• They have never communicated with her.

How does the speaker view their opposition to grammar schools in relation to their resignation?

• As a policy they now support.

• As the main reason for their resignation.

• As a coincidental timing with no direct link.

• As a minor issue unrelated to their resignation.

What does the speaker wish for the government after their resignation?

• To ignore the country's decision entirely.

• To successfully pursue and get the decision right.

• To fail in implementing the country's decision.

• To change the decision they advised against.

Why does the speaker believe leaving Parliament is the right decision?

• They want to start a new career.

• They disagree with the current government's direction.

• They feel it aligns with their desire not to be a distraction.

• They have been offered a better position elsewhere.