First Cameron ministry

David Cameron formed the first Cameron ministry, the first Conservative government since 1997, following the 2010 general election after being invited by Queen Elizabeth II to form a new administration. Prior to the election Cameron had been Leader of the Opposition since 2005 under Labour Prime Ministers Tony Blair (until 2007) and Gordon Brown (from 2007).

In 2015, a general election was held on schedule, with the Conservatives again winning a majority of seats, and Cameron would go onto form his second government.

History
Cameron announced his choice for Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary on the afternoon of 8 May 2010, with George Osborne, David Davis, William Hague and Liam Fox retaining their posts from Cameron's Shadow Cabinet. Hague was also given the honorific title of First Secretary of State.

Cameron's choices for other ministers were announced through the week.