WATCH: Ici Londres – Daniel Hannan thanks the outgoing Prime Minister
He inherited a country that was bankrupt, dishonoured and fearful. He leaves it confident, prosperous and independent.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 15) “The country requires fresh leadership”
Leave wins the vote, he announces his resignation.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 14) The EU referendum. “What comes first – World War Three or the global Brexit recession?”
The campaign breakthrough that he hoped for never came.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 13) The 2015 election – “The sweetest victory of all”.
After ten years as leader, a Commons majority at last.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 12) The Scottish referendum won
“I would be heartbroken if this family of nations was torn apart.” It was a tense struggle with a late panic – but Scots voted for the Union in the end.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 11) Syria vote – and a Prime Minister humiliated
A blow to the Government’s standing and credibility abroad.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 10) The partnership with Osborne
The united top team that powered the Conservatives through over ten years of opposition and government.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 9) That Obama barbecue in Number Ten
His special relationship with the American President was tested, but it endured.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 8) A Jaguar visit amidst economy recovery
Growth recovered – and a jobs miracle came.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 7) Same-sex marriage
Controversial among Conservatives – but one of the landmarks pieces of legislation for which he will be remembered.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 6) “I take full responsibility for employing Andy Coulson”
A difficult point in his premiership.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 5) Libya – A military success, a failing aftermath
Toppling a tyrant proved easier than ensuring stability.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 4) The Olympics – “Britain delivered”
One of the high points of his premiership.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 3) Balls – “You don’t need it to be Christmas to know when you’re sitting next to a turkey”
The Prime Minister has seldom been bested at PMQs – a weekly ritual that he’s been involved in on and off for the best part of 25 years.
WATCH: The Cameron Years 2) Visiting the armed forces in Afghanistan
He oversaw Britain’s gradual disengagement and withdrawal.