So, David Cameron is no longer Prime Minister of the UK

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So, David Cameron is no longer Prime Minister of the UK So, David Cameron is no longer Prime Minister of the UK. The political landscape has changed beyond recognition but Cameron would claim that he has left the country and, in particular, the economy in a much better state then when he first took over as Prime Minister in 2010. What is that legacy? You now have 6 multi-choice questions – how many can you answer correctly?

Cameron’s government brought down it’s relative debt Cameron’s government brought down it’s relative debt. In 2009, the Government spent £160bn more than it brought in with revenue. What was the difference between expenditure and revenue by 2015? £85bn £102bn £150bn

Austerity was the name of the game with regards to spending Austerity was the name of the game with regards to spending. In 2010, the Government spent £143bn on welfare benefits (excluding pensions). How much was spent on welfare benefits in 2015? £102bn £122bn £142bn

Ultimately, the EU referendum spelt the end of Cameron’s premiership and one of the key issues was migration. In 2010, net immigration of people stood at 260,000. What was net immigration in 2015? 240,000 260,000 320,000

Cameron hopes that his main legacy is a recovered economy, growing after the recession of 2008. In December 2010, GDP growth stood at 1%. What was the GDP growth for the last quarter of 2015? 0.5% 0.75% 1.5%

At the end of his time at No At the end of his time at No. 10, Cameron stated that there were more people employed in the UK then ever before. In 2010, 70% of people of working age were in work. What percentage of people of working age were in jobs in January 2016? 74% 78% 82%

Exchange rates are incredibly volatile at the best of times Exchange rates are incredibly volatile at the best of times. At the end of 2010, the GBP was worth $1.52. What was the value of the pound the week Cameron left No. 10 in July 2016? $1.29 $1.35 $1.39