VOICED: Cameron's historic coalition starts work

David Cameron became the UK's Prime Minister, leading a coalition government after Gordon Brown's departure. Despite not winning a landslide, Cameron, often compared to Tony Blair, transformed the Conservative Party into a more modern and socially tolerant entity. His leadership style emphasizes rebuilding family, community, and responsibility. The coalition with the Liberal Democrats, led by Nick Clegg, presents challenges, especially in tackling national debt and implementing spending cuts. The political landscape has shifted, with no party holding an outright majority, marking a new era in British politics.

What was one of David Cameron's main goals as he took office?

• To increase taxes

• To rebuild family, community, and responsibility

• To reduce immigration

• To expand the military

How is David Cameron often compared to Tony Blair?

• As a leader focused on economic policies

• As a leader with a military background

• As a smooth and confident communicator

• As a leader with a landslide victory

What significant change did Cameron bring to the Conservative Party?

• He focused solely on economic issues

• He transformed it into a more modern and socially tolerant party

• He made it more traditional

• He reduced its focus on environmental policies

What is a potential issue with the coalition government led by Cameron?

• The power-sharing deal with the Liberal Democrats could be fragile

• There is no opposition in Parliament

• The coalition has too much public support

• The coalition may be too strong

What major challenge does the coalition government face?

• Expanding the welfare state

• Tackling the huge national debt with spending cuts

• Increasing the national debt

• Reducing the number of government departments