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	[[File:David Cameron official.jpg\|thumb\|David Cameron]]'''David Cameron''' (David William Donald Cameron, born 1966) is a Conservative politician, Prime Minister of the United ~~KIngdom~~.		[[File:David Cameron official.jpg\|thumb\|David Cameron]]'''David Cameron''' (David William Donald Cameron, born 1966) is a Conservative politician, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

	Cameron was born in London and brought up in [[Peasemore]], Berkshire. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Brasenose College, Oxford]]. In 2001 he was elected as MP for [[Witney]]. In 2005 he became leader of the [[Conservative Party]], and in 2010 he became Prime Minister, leading a coalition with the [[Liberal Democrats]]. In 2015 following the [[2015 general election\|general election]] his party was returned with an overall majority. In 2016, following the referendum which resulted in a decision that the United Kingdom should leave the [[European Union]], he resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, being succeeded by [[Theresa May]].		Cameron was born in London and brought up in [[Peasemore]], Berkshire. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Brasenose College, Oxford]]. In 2001 he was elected as MP for [[Witney]]. In 2005 he became leader of the [[Conservative Party]], and in 2010 he became Prime Minister, leading a coalition with the [[Liberal Democrats]]. In 2015 following the [[2015 general election\|general election]] his party was returned with an overall majority. In 2016, following the referendum which resulted in a decision that the United Kingdom should leave the [[European Union]], he resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, being succeeded by [[Theresa May]]. In September that year he resigned as a Member of Parliament.

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	In August 2013, he rejected calls by [[Stephen Fry]] to strip Russia from hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics due to its anti-gay laws.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23645141 Fry's Russia Winter Olympics switch call rejected by PM] </ref> Cameron did not attend the games but denied it was a boycott in protest at Russia's laws, having previously raised the issue of gay rights in the country with Russian president Vladimir Putin.<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-to-skip-sochi-olympics--but-insists-its-not-a-boycott-9019066.html "David Cameron to skip Sochi Olympics – but insists it’s not a boycott" ''The Independent'' 20 December 2013</ref>		In August 2013, he rejected calls by [[Stephen Fry]] to strip Russia from hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics due to its anti-gay laws.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23645141 Fry's Russia Winter Olympics switch call rejected by PM] </ref> Cameron did not attend the games but denied it was a boycott in protest at Russia's laws, having previously raised the issue of gay rights in the country with Russian president Vladimir Putin.<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-to-skip-sochi-olympics--but-insists-its-not-a-boycott-9019066.html "David Cameron to skip Sochi Olympics – but insists it’s not a boycott" ''The Independent'' 20 December 2013</ref>

	He was listed under "Friends to LGBT people" in the ''Independent on Sunday'''s [[Pink List 2013]]. The citation said:		He was listed under "Friends to LGBT people" in the ''Independent on Sunday'''s [[Pink List 2013]] and under "Straight Allies" in the [[World Pride Power List 2014]]. The Pink List 2013 citation said:
	:"Credited with pushing through The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill despite a rebellion by 136 Tory MPs. The first ceremonies are expected next summer."<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/pink-list-2013-friends-to-lgbt-people-8876326.html</ref>		:"Credited with pushing through The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill despite a rebellion by 136 Tory MPs. The first ceremonies are expected next summer."<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/pink-list-2013-friends-to-lgbt-people-8876326.html</ref>

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	[[File:David Cameron official.jpg\|thumb\|David Cameron]]'''David Cameron''' (David William Donald Cameron, born 1966) is a Conservative politician, Prime Minister of the United KIngdom.		[[File:David Cameron official.jpg\|thumb\|David Cameron]]'''David Cameron''' (David William Donald Cameron, born 1966) is a Conservative politician, Prime Minister of the United KIngdom.

	Cameron was born in London and brought up in [[Peasemore]], Berkshire. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Brasenose College, Oxford]]. In 2001 he was elected as MP for [[Witney]]. In 2005 he became leader of the [[Conservative Party]], and in 2010 he became Prime Minister, leading a coalition with the [[Liberal Democrats]].		Cameron was born in London and brought up in [[Peasemore]], Berkshire. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Brasenose College, Oxford]]. In 2001 he was elected as MP for [[Witney]]. In 2005 he became leader of the [[Conservative Party]], and in 2010 he became Prime Minister, leading a coalition with the [[Liberal Democrats]]. In 2015 following the [[2015 general election\|general election]] his party was returned with an overall majority. In 2016, following the referendum which resulted in a decision that the United Kingdom should leave the [[European Union]], he resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, being succeeded by [[Theresa May]].

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	[[File:David Cameron official.jpg\|thumb\|David Cameron]]'''David Cameron''' (David William Donald Cameron, born 1966) is a Conservative politician, Prime Minister of the United KIngdom.		[[File:David Cameron official.jpg\|thumb\|David Cameron]]'''David Cameron''' (David William Donald Cameron, born 1966) is a Conservative politician, Prime Minister of the United KIngdom.

	Cameron was born in London and brought up in [[Peasemore]], Berkshire. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Oxford]]. In 2001 he was elected as MP for [[Witney]]. In 2005 he became leader of the [[Conservative Party]], and in 2010 he became Prime Minister, leading a coalition with the [[Liberal Democrats]].		Cameron was born in London and brought up in [[Peasemore]], Berkshire. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Brasenose College, Oxford]]. In 2001 he was elected as MP for [[Witney]]. In 2005 he became leader of the [[Conservative Party]], and in 2010 he became Prime Minister, leading a coalition with the [[Liberal Democrats]].

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	[[File:David Cameron official.jpg\|thumb\|David Cameron]]'''David Cameron''' (David William Donald Cameron, born 1966) is a Conservative politician, Prime Minister of the United KIngdom.		[[File:David Cameron official.jpg\|thumb\|David Cameron]]'''David Cameron''' (David William Donald Cameron, born 1966) is a Conservative politician, Prime Minister of the United KIngdom.

	Cameron was born in London and brought up in Peasemore, Berkshire. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Oxford]]. In 2001 he was elected as MP for [[Witney]]. In 2005 he became leader of the [[Conservative Party]], and in 2010 he became Prime Minister, leading a coalition with the [[Liberal Democrats]].		Cameron was born in London and brought up in [[Peasemore]], Berkshire. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Oxford]]. In 2001 he was elected as MP for [[Witney]]. In 2005 he became leader of the [[Conservative Party]], and in 2010 he became Prime Minister, leading a coalition with the [[Liberal Democrats]].

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	David Cameron ~~was given~~ a score of 36% in ~~favour~~ of lesbian, gay and bisexual equality ~~by Stonewall in 2010~~.<ref>http://www.stonewall.org.uk/ "MPs' voting records". Stonewall. 2010.</ref> ~~Cameron voted to retain [[Section 28]] and voted against gay adoption, but he supported commitment for gay couples in a 2005 speech, and in~~ October 2011 urged Conservative MPs to support gay marriage. In a keynote speech in Manchester he said that he backed gay marriage not in spite of his conservatism but because he is a conservative, and claimed it was about equality.<ref>~~Green, Jessica (5 October 2011).~~http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/10/05/david-cameron-urges-tories-to-back-gay-marriage/ "David Cameron urges Tories to back gay marriage". ''Pink News''</ref> However, Cameron opposes equality for heterosexuals to be able to enter into [[civil partnership]]s.<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/feb/06/pm-straight-couples-civil-partnerships "Gay marriage: PM rejects call to allow civil partnerships for straight couples" ''The Guardian'' 6 February 2013</ref>		In 2000, Cameron opposed the [[Labour Party]]'s proposals to repeal [[Section 28]], and as an MP he voted to retain certain aspects of it. However after being elected Conservative leader he apologised for the party's having introduced the clause.<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/cameron-sorry-for-section-28-1728003.html ''The Independent'' "David Cameron apologises for Section 28"</ref>

			In 2010 he received a score of 36% in [[Stonewall]]'s analysis of MPs' voting records on lesbian, gay and bisexual equality.<ref>http://www.stonewall.org.uk/ "MPs' voting records". Stonewall. 2010.</ref>

			In October 2011 he urged Conservative MPs to support gay marriage. In a keynote speech in Manchester he said that he backed gay marriage not in spite of his conservatism but because he is a conservative, and claimed it was about equality.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/10/05/david-cameron-urges-tories-to-back-gay-marriage/ [[Jessica Green]], "David Cameron urges Tories to back gay marriage". ''Pink News'' 5 October 2011</ref>

	In December 2012 he stated that he wanted to give religious groups the ability to host gay marriage ceremonies, and that he did not want to exclude gay people from a "great institution".<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20642428 "Gay marriage: David Cameron backs church role". ''BBC News''. 7 December 2012</ref> In November 2012, Cameron and [[Nick Clegg]] agreed to fast-track legislation for introducing same-sex marriage.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/11/22/source-david-cameron-to-introduce-equal-marriage-legislation-within-weeks/ Scott Roberts "Source: David Cameron to introduce equal marriage legislation within weeks" ''Pink News'' 22 November 2012</ref> In 2013, the Bill was presented to the House of Commons and less than 50% of Conservative MPs backed his proposals for gay marriage.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 "Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition" BBC News 5 February 2013 </ref>		In December 2012 he stated that he wanted to give religious groups the ability to host gay marriage ceremonies, and that he did not want to exclude gay people from a "great institution".<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20642428 "Gay marriage: David Cameron backs church role". ''BBC News''. 7 December 2012</ref> In November 2012, Cameron and [[Nick Clegg]] agreed to fast-track legislation for introducing same-sex marriage.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/11/22/source-david-cameron-to-introduce-equal-marriage-legislation-within-weeks/ Scott Roberts "Source: David Cameron to introduce equal marriage legislation within weeks" ''Pink News'' 22 November 2012</ref> In 2013, the Bill was presented to the House of Commons and less than 50% of Conservative MPs backed his proposals for gay marriage.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 "Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition" BBC News 5 February 2013 </ref>

	In August 2013, he rejected calls by [[Stephen Fry]] to strip Russia from hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics due to its anti-gay laws.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23645141 Fry's Russia Winter Olympics switch call rejected by PM] </ref> Cameron did not attend the games but denied it was a boycott in protest at Russia's laws, having previously raised the issue of gay rights in the country with Russian president Vladimir Putin.<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-to-skip-sochi-olympics--but-insists-its-not-a-boycott-9019066.html "David Cameron to skip Sochi Olympics – but insists it’s not a boycott" ''The Independent'' 20 December 2013</ref>		Cameron has spoken against extending [[civil partnership]]s to heterosexual couples.<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/feb/06/pm-straight-couples-civil-partnerships "Gay marriage: PM rejects call to allow civil partnerships for straight couples" ''The Guardian'' 6 February 2013</ref>

			In August 2013, he rejected calls by [[Stephen Fry]] to strip Russia from hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics due to its anti-gay laws.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23645141 Fry's Russia Winter Olympics switch call rejected by PM] </ref> Cameron did not attend the games but denied it was a boycott in protest at Russia's laws, having previously raised the issue of gay rights in the country with Russian president Vladimir Putin.<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-to-skip-sochi-olympics--but-insists-its-not-a-boycott-9019066.html "David Cameron to skip Sochi Olympics – but insists it’s not a boycott" ''The Independent'' 20 December 2013</ref>

	He was listed under "Friends to LGBT people" in the ''Independent on Sunday'''s [[Pink List 2013]]. The citation said:		He was listed under "Friends to LGBT people" in the ''Independent on Sunday'''s [[Pink List 2013]]. The citation said:
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	In December 2012 he stated that he wanted to give religious groups the ability to host gay marriage ceremonies, and that he did not want to exclude gay people from a "great institution".<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20642428 "Gay marriage: David Cameron backs church role". ''BBC News''. 7 December 2012</ref> In November 2012, Cameron and [[Nick Clegg]] agreed to fast-track legislation for introducing same-sex marriage.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/11/22/source-david-cameron-to-introduce-equal-marriage-legislation-within-weeks/ Scott Roberts "Source: David Cameron to introduce equal marriage legislation within weeks" ''Pink News'' 22 November 2012</ref> In 2013, the Bill was presented to the House of Commons and less than 50% of Conservative MPs backed his proposals for gay marriage.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 "Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition" BBC News 5 February 2013 </ref>		In December 2012 he stated that he wanted to give religious groups the ability to host gay marriage ceremonies, and that he did not want to exclude gay people from a "great institution".<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20642428 "Gay marriage: David Cameron backs church role". ''BBC News''. 7 December 2012</ref> In November 2012, Cameron and [[Nick Clegg]] agreed to fast-track legislation for introducing same-sex marriage.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/11/22/source-david-cameron-to-introduce-equal-marriage-legislation-within-weeks/ Scott Roberts "Source: David Cameron to introduce equal marriage legislation within weeks" ''Pink News'' 22 November 2012</ref> In 2013, the Bill was presented to the House of Commons and less than 50% of Conservative MPs backed his proposals for gay marriage.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 "Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition" BBC News 5 February 2013 </ref>

	In August 2013, he rejected calls by [[Stephen Fry]] to strip Russia from hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics due to its anti-gay laws.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23645141 Fry's Russia Winter Olympics switch call rejected by PM] </ref> Cameron did not attend the games but denied it was a boycott in protest at Russia's laws, having previously raised the issue of gay rights in the country with [[Vladimir Putin]].<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-to-skip-sochi-olympics--but-insists-its-not-a-boycott-9019066.html "David Cameron to skip Sochi Olympics – but insists it’s not a boycott" ''The Independent'' 20 December 2013</ref>		In August 2013, he rejected calls by [[Stephen Fry]] to strip Russia from hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics due to its anti-gay laws.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23645141 Fry's Russia Winter Olympics switch call rejected by PM] </ref> Cameron did not attend the games but denied it was a boycott in protest at Russia's laws, having previously raised the issue of gay rights in the country with Russian president Vladimir Putin.<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-to-skip-sochi-olympics--but-insists-its-not-a-boycott-9019066.html "David Cameron to skip Sochi Olympics – but insists it’s not a boycott" ''The Independent'' 20 December 2013</ref>

	He was listed under "Friends to LGBT people" in the ''Independent on Sunday'''s [[Pink List 2013]]. The citation said:		He was listed under "Friends to LGBT people" in the ''Independent on Sunday'''s [[Pink List 2013]]. The citation said:
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	'''David Cameron''' (David William Donald Cameron, born 1966) is a Conservative politician, Prime Minister of the United KIngdom.		[[File:David Cameron official.jpg\|thumb\|David Cameron]]'''David Cameron''' (David William Donald Cameron, born 1966) is a Conservative politician, Prime Minister of the United KIngdom.

	Cameron was born in London and brought up in Peasemore, Berkshire. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Oxford]]. In 2001 he was elected as MP for [[Witney]]. In 2005 he became leader of the [[Conservative Party]], and in 2010 he became Prime Minister, leading a coalition with the [[Liberal Democrats]].		Cameron was born in London and brought up in Peasemore, Berkshire. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Oxford]]. In 2001 he was elected as MP for [[Witney]]. In 2005 he became leader of the [[Conservative Party]], and in 2010 he became Prime Minister, leading a coalition with the [[Liberal Democrats]].
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	David Cameron was given a score of 36% in favour of lesbian, gay and bisexual equality by Stonewall in 2010.<ref>http://www.stonewall.org.uk/ "MPs' voting records". Stonewall. 2010.</ref> Cameron voted to retain [[Section 28]] and voted against gay adoption, but he supported commitment for gay couples in a 2005 speech, and in October 2011 urged Conservative MPs to support gay marriage. In a keynote speech in Manchester he said that he backed gay marriage not in spite of his conservatism but because he is a conservative, and claimed it was about equality.<ref>Green, Jessica (5 October 2011).http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/10/05/david-cameron-urges-tories-to-back-gay-marriage/ "David Cameron urges Tories to back gay marriage". ''Pink News''</ref> However, Cameron opposes equality for heterosexuals to be able to enter into [[civil ~~partnerships~~]].<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/feb/06/pm-straight-couples-civil-partnerships "Gay marriage: PM rejects call to allow civil partnerships for straight couples" ''The Guardian'' 6 February 2013</ref>		David Cameron was given a score of 36% in favour of lesbian, gay and bisexual equality by Stonewall in 2010.<ref>http://www.stonewall.org.uk/ "MPs' voting records". Stonewall. 2010.</ref> Cameron voted to retain [[Section 28]] and voted against gay adoption, but he supported commitment for gay couples in a 2005 speech, and in October 2011 urged Conservative MPs to support gay marriage. In a keynote speech in Manchester he said that he backed gay marriage not in spite of his conservatism but because he is a conservative, and claimed it was about equality.<ref>Green, Jessica (5 October 2011).http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/10/05/david-cameron-urges-tories-to-back-gay-marriage/ "David Cameron urges Tories to back gay marriage". ''Pink News''</ref> However, Cameron opposes equality for heterosexuals to be able to enter into [[civil partnership]]s.<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/feb/06/pm-straight-couples-civil-partnerships "Gay marriage: PM rejects call to allow civil partnerships for straight couples" ''The Guardian'' 6 February 2013</ref>

	In December 2012 he stated that he wanted to give religious groups the ability to host gay marriage ceremonies, and that he did not want to exclude gay people from a "great institution".<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20642428 "Gay marriage: David Cameron backs church role". ''BBC News''. 7 December 2012</ref> In November 2012, Cameron and [[Nick Clegg]] agreed to fast-track legislation for introducing same-sex marriage.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/11/22/source-david-cameron-to-introduce-equal-marriage-legislation-within-weeks/ Scott Roberts "Source: David Cameron to introduce equal marriage legislation within weeks" ''Pink News'' 22 November 2012</ref> In 2013, the Bill was presented to the House of Commons and less than 50% of Conservative MPs backed his proposals for gay marriage.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 "Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition" BBC News 5 February 2013 </ref>		In December 2012 he stated that he wanted to give religious groups the ability to host gay marriage ceremonies, and that he did not want to exclude gay people from a "great institution".<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20642428 "Gay marriage: David Cameron backs church role". ''BBC News''. 7 December 2012</ref> In November 2012, Cameron and [[Nick Clegg]] agreed to fast-track legislation for introducing same-sex marriage.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/11/22/source-david-cameron-to-introduce-equal-marriage-legislation-within-weeks/ Scott Roberts "Source: David Cameron to introduce equal marriage legislation within weeks" ''Pink News'' 22 November 2012</ref> In 2013, the Bill was presented to the House of Commons and less than 50% of Conservative MPs backed his proposals for gay marriage.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 "Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition" BBC News 5 February 2013 </ref>

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	In December 2012 he stated that he wanted to give religious groups the ability to host gay marriage ceremonies, and that he did not want to exclude gay people from a "great institution".<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20642428 "Gay marriage: David Cameron backs church role". ''BBC News''. 7 December 2012</ref> In November 2012, Cameron and [[Nick Clegg]] agreed to fast-track legislation for introducing same-sex marriage.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/11/22/source-david-cameron-to-introduce-equal-marriage-legislation-within-weeks/ Scott Roberts "Source: David Cameron to introduce equal marriage legislation within weeks" ''Pink News'' 22 November 2012</ref> In 2013, the Bill was presented to the House of Commons and less than 50% of Conservative MPs backed his proposals for gay marriage.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 "Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition" BBC News 5 February 2013 </ref>		In December 2012 he stated that he wanted to give religious groups the ability to host gay marriage ceremonies, and that he did not want to exclude gay people from a "great institution".<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20642428 "Gay marriage: David Cameron backs church role". ''BBC News''. 7 December 2012</ref> In November 2012, Cameron and [[Nick Clegg]] agreed to fast-track legislation for introducing same-sex marriage.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/11/22/source-david-cameron-to-introduce-equal-marriage-legislation-within-weeks/ Scott Roberts "Source: David Cameron to introduce equal marriage legislation within weeks" ''Pink News'' 22 November 2012</ref> In 2013, the Bill was presented to the House of Commons and less than 50% of Conservative MPs backed his proposals for gay marriage.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 "Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition" BBC News 5 February 2013 </ref>

	In August 2013, he rejected calls by [[Stephen Fry]] to strip Russia from hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics due to its anti-gay laws.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23645141 Fry's Russia Winter Olympics switch call rejected by PM] </ref> Cameron did not attend the games but denied it was a boycott in protest at Russia's laws, having previously raised the issue of gay rights in the country with [[Vladimir Putin]].<ref>~~{{cite news \| url=~~ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-to-skip-sochi-olympics--but-insists-its-not-a-boycott-9019066.html ~~\| title=~~ David Cameron to skip Sochi Olympics – but insists it’s not a boycott ~~\| work=~~The Independent ~~\| date=~~20 December 2013 ~~\| accessdate=8 February 2014}}~~</ref>		In August 2013, he rejected calls by [[Stephen Fry]] to strip Russia from hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics due to its anti-gay laws.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23645141 Fry's Russia Winter Olympics switch call rejected by PM] </ref> Cameron did not attend the games but denied it was a boycott in protest at Russia's laws, having previously raised the issue of gay rights in the country with [[Vladimir Putin]].<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-to-skip-sochi-olympics--but-insists-its-not-a-boycott-9019066.html "David Cameron to skip Sochi Olympics – but insists it’s not a boycott" ''The Independent'' 20 December 2013</ref>

	He was listed under "Friends to LGBT people" in the ''Independent on Sunday'''s [[Pink List 2013]]. The citation said:		He was listed under "Friends to LGBT people" in the ''Independent on Sunday'''s [[Pink List 2013]]. The citation said: