David Cameron: Former Prime Minister spotted on backbenches for first time in 11 years

Fiona Simpson19 July 2016
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David Cameron was pictured on the backbench for the first time in 11 years yesterday.

The former Prime Minister sat four rows from the back as successor Theresa May made her first speech from the despatch box during a parliamentary debate on the renewal of Trident.

Mr Cameron, who was replaced by Mrs May on Wednesday, sat in on the debate as an MP for his Whitney constituency.

The Sun reported that he was seen looking at his iPhone as his replacement made her case.

It was also reported that the country’s former leader left the chamber during Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s speech.

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