David Cameron is credited with reviving the centre - right opposition Conservatives . As the senior partner in the UK 's new coalition government , he can expect plenty more in the weeks and months ahead . He is Britain 's new prime minister after the closest election in more than three decades . Cameron attended top school Cambridge and Oxford University , previously living in London . Commentators see similarities with Tony Blair in Cameron 's leadership style .
David Cameron is credited with reviving the centre - right opposition Conservatives . He is Britain 's new prime minister after the closest election in more than three decades . Cameron attended top school Cambridge and Oxford University , previously living in London . Commentators see similarities with Tony Blair in Cameron 's leadership style .