I went to a very posh school, I had a very privileged upbringing with parents who were incredibly loving and brilliant. I've never tried to hide that; I'm not going to change my accent or talk in a different way. David Cameron accentbrilliantchange share on social
When you're taking the country through difficult times and difficult decisions you've got to take the country with you. That means permanently trying to make the argument that what you're doing is fair and seen to be fair. David Cameron argumentcountrydecision share on social
But we will say something else. That for far too long in this country, people who can work, people who are able to work, and people who choose not to work: you cannot go on claiming welfare like you are now. David Cameron chooseclaimcountry share on social
There definitely comes a time where a fresh pair of eyes and fresh leadership would be good, and the Conservative Party has got some great people coming up - the Theresa Mays, and the George Osbornes, and the Boris Johnsons. David Cameron boriscomeconservative share on social
You have to be ready for anything. It's a good reminder about democracy. Voters can tell you to carry on, or chuck you out. You've got to be ready for both. David Cameron carrychuckdemocracy Change image and share on social
I think the country requires fresh leadership. I do not think I can be the captain to take the country to its next destination. David Cameron captaincountrydestination Change image and share on social
We need the Chinese to - you know, spend more, save less - consume more and not be so focused on exports. There are big changes we need in the world. David Cameron bigchineseconsume Change image and share on social
Any government I lead will continue with the equality of gay and lesbian people. David Cameron continueequalitygay Change image and share on social
Britain is characterized not just by its independence but, above all, by its openness. David Cameron britaincharacterizeindependence Change image and share on social
The benefits cap is right in principle because people don't pay their taxes so that families who could work don't work. People pay their taxes so we support people who really need to be supported. David Cameron benefitcapfamily Change image and share on social