Brexit

David Cameron sings his way out of his political career

Kai Ryssdal Jul 11, 2016
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British Prime Minister David Cameron walks back to 10 Downing Street in London on July 11, 2016, after announcing that Theresa May would be Britain's new leader. CHRIS J RATCLIFFE/AFP/Getty Images
Brexit

David Cameron sings his way out of his political career

Kai Ryssdal Jul 11, 2016
British Prime Minister David Cameron walks back to 10 Downing Street in London on July 11, 2016, after announcing that Theresa May would be Britain's new leader. CHRIS J RATCLIFFE/AFP/Getty Images
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You’re going to think I’m making this up, but I’m really not.

David Cameron made an announcement Monday about his successor for the Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In other words, he kisses his political career goodbye.

He wraps up the statement, turns around, walks back into Number 10 Downing Street, and somebody forgot to turn his mic off… 

Click the audio player above to hear what happens. 

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