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Cameron holds first all-Tory Cabinet meeting

The meeting followed the complete announcement of his 28-member Cabinet.

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Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday chaired Britain's first all-Conservative Cabinet meeting in nearly two decades after his surprise victory in general elections.

Cameron, who led the Tories to a majority in the House of Commons in last week's general election, also set the tone for the party which has traditionally been associated with the upper classes. "Some pundits might call it blue collar Conservatism. I would call it being the real party of working people," he said, asking his Cabinet colleagues to aim to deliver on "bread and butter issues".

"Every decision we take, every policy we pursue, every programme we initiate, never forget: we're here to give everyone in our country the chance to make the most of their life," he said during the meeting at his 10 Downing Street office.

The meeting followed the complete announcement of his 28-member Cabinet, which saw a number of the top posts remain unchanged such as Chancellor George Osborne, Home Secretary Theresa May, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Education Secretary Nicky Morgan.

The newly unveiled Cabinet stands out for the promotion of a number of women lawmakers, including Priti Patel as employment minister. Patel, previously Exchequer Secretary in the Treasury, becomes the UK's first-ever Indian-origin woman to attend Cabinet.

Other key promotions that mark Cameron's attempt to present a more diverse image of the party include Sajid Javid, the son of a Pakistani bus driver, taking over as Business Secretary. Cameron has outlined plans to create two million jobs, to help people with childcare, to reform welfare and to provide more apprenticeships.

But, on top of his agenda will be the referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union (EU), which he has promised by the end of 2017, and negotiating a better deal for Britain. The first Queen's Speech, which sets out the new Government's priorities, will mark the State Opening of Parliament on May 27.

The speech will also include a bill to cap benefits at?23,000 pounds and a new scheme which will see young people with no work experience required to take part in training or work placements or have their benefits removed. Cameron will have to get his legislations through the House of Commons with a majority of 10 the smallest British government majority at the start of a Parliament since 1974. 

Also Read: UK Elections: David Cameron savours 'sweetest victory' by selling stability over fear

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