Pig farmer or 007? Twitter gives Cameron career advice as legacy crumbles
Hot on the heels of David Cameron’s resignation as Britain’s prime minister social media users have posted an array of new career possibilities for the Conservative leader, while examining his legacy of six years in office.
Cameron, who led the failed Remain campaign, announced he would leave 10 Downing Street by October after confirmation that the UK had voted to exit the EU by a 52-48 percent.
His legacy as the man who oversaw his country’s move to leave the EU is now assured.
'Shocked' MPs react to Cameron's resignation, some calling him "dead duck" https://t.co/4wFlrwpV0Spic.twitter.com/XJ0wQOkccV
— RT UK (@RTUKnews) June 24, 2016
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His resignation has been met with a mixture of derision for quitting so quickly and a critique of his “awful legacy”.
Please help me!!!!
— Danny Hayes (@dannyblue147) June 24, 2016
If you leave a job voluntary can you claim job seekers allowance ????
I'm asking for a friend #DavidCameron
So the first time something doesn't go @David_Cameron way he throws the towel in and turns his back on Britain.. Shame on you #DavidCameron
— Andy Smith (@Reeconn_) June 24, 2016
#DavidCameron don't turn your back on this mess, take control and make the best of a bad situation. #VoteRemain#UKreferendum
— Zameen Brar (@zameenonline) June 24, 2016
No no no!!!! #DavidCameron u must not resign!!! UK cannot have more political instability right now!!! U made people vote now stand by it!!
— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) June 24, 2016
You organise referendum and you are defeated worse still you resign -don't understand😆😆😆😆 @David_Cameron#CameronResigns
— Glen Mpani (@glenmpani) June 24, 2016
Calls had been made for Cameron’s resignation back in April after the Panama Papers leaks exposed his late father’s offshore dealings.
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A number of massive rallies took place in London calling for him to step down and for an end to the strict austerity measures implemented during his tenure.
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His promise to fix a “broken Britain” ending with a divided country after Scotland and Northern Ireland both voted to remain in the EU. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that a second Scottish Independence Referendum is highly likely.
Scotland will seek independence now. Cameron's legacy will be breaking up two unions. Neither needed to happen. https://t.co/4MDj7pndcq
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 24, 2016
#DavidCameron resigns after causing much harm to Britain and no good.
— Harry Leslie Smith (@Harryslaststand) June 24, 2016
#DavidCameron leaves a legacy of economic meltdown, xenophobia and poor people killing themselves. He must be very proud.
— Diane Messias (@NiceEtoile) June 24, 2016
While Cameron may not have had much time to contemplate his future following the shock vote, the Twitterati have wasted no time in putting forward possible new career options for him under the hashtag #SuggestAJobForCameron.
Somewhat predictably, given last year’s ‘piggate’ controversy, there is a lot of enthusiasm for the prime minister to make a move into the pig industry.
Pig farmer, butcher and McDonald’s trainee are just some of the ideas being mooted.
#SuggestAJobForCameron he'd fit right in as a farmer. Imagine all those pigs. pic.twitter.com/GG6kos42sz
— Sian Bradley (@Siantology) June 24, 2016
#SuggestAJobForCameron
— Ben Slack (@_benslack) June 24, 2016
Pig farmer??🐷 Already has the work experience pic.twitter.com/7mdPrZbPRJ
#SuggestAJobForCameron
— Mr Wows (@WowWows) June 24, 2016
McDonalds trainee
Has to be swineherd. #SuggestAJobForCameron
— Iluv Liusaidh (@IluvLiusaidh) June 24, 2016
Fishmonger #SuggestAJobForCameronpic.twitter.com/WEuU63qxpq
— Evan Bartlett (@ev_bartlett) June 24, 2016
.@David_Cameron has to sail his country through stormy seas - ah ha! #SuggestAJobForCameron#EURefpic.twitter.com/6hyysCnYBV
— Antanas Guoga (@TonyGuoga) June 24, 2016
Others are being considerably more optimistic about the Conservative leader’s skill set and think Cameron even has what it takes to be the next 007.
#SuggestAJobForCameron#JamesBond #007 pic.twitter.com/nFdxNQpMXk
— Torquil #CiaoJules (@iammrrodriguez) June 24, 2016
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