Thirteen years of New Labour came to a dramatic end yesterday as David Cameron was declared Prime Minister and head of Britain's first coalition Government for 70 years. Here's what the papers say about the new man at number 10.
The Times David Cameron will begin today to forge the first peacetime coalition for more than 80 years after becoming Britain's 53rd Prime Minister. The Conservative leader opened a new political era by cautioning that "hard and difficult work" lay ahead for the new Government that will include five Liberal Democrats in Cabinet and some 15 others in ministerial jobs. Nick Clegg was last night confirmed by the Queen as Deputy Prime Minister. Mr Cameron struck a businesslike tone devoid of triumphalism as he arrived in Downing Street to end five days of post-election uncertainty and ...
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