UK Election 2015: David Cameron confirms second term as prime minister
- Channel4 | UK
- May 8, 2015
- 1 min read
Tories outperform election expectations, Mr Cameron may be able to govern without coalition partners - at the head of a minority administration or with a wafer-thin overall majority.
During a dramatic morning, David Cameron reached 325 seats to win an overall majority and claimed the scalp of his three main rivals: Ed Miliband, Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage. The events officially gave him an unchallenged mandate to govern.
The Camerons spent just over 20 minutes with the Queen leaving a few minutes before 1pm. As they left, the Prime Minister walked his wife round to her side of the car where a footman opened the door before taking his seat on the other side.The were again followed by a broadcaster's helicopter which stayed overhead until they reached Downing Street.
Speaking outside Downing Street he said he he would be a proud to lead a majority Conservative government after his party won the general election. "We will govern as a party of one nation. One United Kingdom."
Earlier in the day his Labour Prime Minister Ed Miliband confirmed his resignation, telling his supporters he was "truly sorry" that he was unable to lead them to victory. His announcement came after Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg and Ukip's Nigel Farage announced they were standing down in the wake of one of the biggest general election shocks since the Second World War.
Source: Channel4.com
