Articles Tagged: David Cameron

Do manners still matter?

By Olivia Gordon, May 18, 2012

David Cameron has said that children should stand up when a teacher - or even their parent - enters the room, prompting widespread debate.

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Would vouchers for parenting classes make you a better parent?

By Ursula Hirschkorn, May 15, 2012

Would free parenting classes make you a better parent? I don't think so. David Cameron's proposed Band Aid to slap on the problem of poor parenting is to offer £100 vouchers to pay for lessons in how to feed, discipline and educate your child.

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Drug drivers to face stiffer penalties: Tragic teen's family backs new legislation

By Kelly Rose Bradford, May 8, 2012

David Cameron's proposed clampdown on drug-driving has the support of the family of a teenager who was killed by a motorist high on cannabis.

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BBC's Robert Peston on a mission to inspire state school kids - with a little help from his friends

By Keith Kendrick, May 2, 2012

Robert Peston used the contacts he’d made over 25 years as a reporter to set up Speakers4Schools, a charitable body that “matchmakes” schools to prominent speakers.

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Has David Cameron hired a 'swearing, drinking, shoplifting' nanny?

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Apr 27, 2012

Downing Street has reportedly refused to comment on the news that the Camerons have hired a 'smoking, drinking, ­shoplifting' Australian ­backpacker as a nanny for their three children.

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David Cameron: I do the school run and have date nights with Sam

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Apr 24, 2012

David Cameron has spoken about his attempts to lead a 'normal life' and his determination to be a good dad, husband and prime minister.

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Reward for failure: Fury as 'families tsar' awards herself £8.6 million

By Liz Stansfield, Feb 10, 2012

Emma Harrison was brought in to get 120,000 families back to work. Despite failing families and missing her targets, she has taken a huge bonus

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The rules of date nights for parents

By Laura Kemp, Jan 18, 2012

After Prime Minister David Cameron revealed he and his wife Samantha keep their marriage fresh with a weekly date night, we present our tongue-in-cheek guide, The 15 Rules Of Date Nights…

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