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What next for Dave?

Cameron will have much more time for ‘chillaxing’, tennis and holidays as he leaves No10

Perhaps the after dinner speaking circuit beckons for the Witney MP

SO that's it. David Cameron’s time in Downing Street is at an end after six years in power.

As Theresa May moves her collection of kitten heel shoes into the Camerons' old Downing Street flat, we ask: What does the future hold for the departing Prime Minister?

Next few days

 Removal vans have packed up the Cameron's belongings in recent days
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Removal vans have packed up the Cameron's belongings in recent daysCredit: London News Pictures Ltd
 Theresa May's moving men pull up to Downing Street
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Theresa May's moving men pull up to Downing StreetCredit: Getty Images
 Special delivery. May's moving men prepare to unload 10 large boxes into the Downing Street flat
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Special delivery. May's moving men prepare to unload 10 large boxes into the Downing Street flatCredit: Getty Images
 Cameron leaves the No10 for the last time this morning, heading off to PMQs
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Cameron leaves the No10 for the last time this morning, heading off to PMQsCredit: EPA

The movers have been and gone so Dave must have already sorted himself out some new digs. The only resident remaining is No10's Chief Mouser Larry the cat.

Rumour is Mr Cameron's pals have helped him find some temporary prime central London real estate to allow his children to carry on their schooling uninterrupted.

 David and Samantha could return to their Notting Hill home in the next few months
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David and Samantha could return to their Notting Hill home in the next few monthsCredit: Rex Features
 Camerons do have the option to return to their £1.3m home in Witney
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Camerons do have the option to return to their £1.3m home in WitneyCredit: Rex Features

He does have a £3.5million home in Notting Hill, west London, but this is still being rented out for a tidy sum. Mr Cameron is said to have given them notice to quit, so perhaps this will the new family home in weeks to come.

But if the worst comes to the worst he can always move back to his £1.3million constituency cottage home in Witney and commute in. His family is said to adore the country retreat near Chipping Norton, surrounded by friends and less security.

First world problems ey?

Next few weeks

 David and wife Samantha often holiday near Polzeath beach in Cornwall. But for how much longer?
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David and wife Samantha often holiday near Polzeath beach in Cornwall. But for how much longer?

With recess on the horizon, Dave can set his sights on his first extravagant holiday for years.

Normally the PM restricts himself to a quick dash down to Cornwall to enjoy his favourite beach Polzeath or a restrained retreat to Lanzarote.

This time, without the glare of the media spotlight, perhaps he will be able to "chillax" in more style.

 The Blairs enjoyed holidaying with ex Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi during their time in Downing Street
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The Blairs enjoyed holidaying with ex Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi during their time in Downing StreetCredit: AP:Associated Press
 The Blairs' luxury vacations included rides in private helicopters and yacht trips
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The Blairs' luxury vacations included rides in private helicopters and yacht tripsCredit: Epa

The cautious Conservative will probably still seek to avoid the sort of limelight sought by Tony Blair who famously snapped up holidaying opportunities from Silvio Berlusconi and Sir Cliff Richard.

In a few days time the concerns of the country will be for someone else to deal with.

No amount of flash flooding will be enough to rouse Cameron from his lounger.

As he told aides on the brink of his resignation: "Why should I do the hard s***?"

Next few years

 Dave will have more time to work on his strokes after leaving Downing Street. But not at Chequers
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Dave will have more time to work on his strokes after leaving Downing Street. But not at Chequers

Asked what the future holds for the couple, one friend said: "The easy answer to that question is whatever Samantha wants. David will put her first now."

Samantha is likely to step up her lucrative retail career, with rumours that she is planning to launch her own fashion label.

The kids? Previously they have been tied to state schools in spitting distance of Downing Street, but now the couple will be free to send them private schools - as they did.

 SamCam could not launch a fashion label, with David's career taking a backseat
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SamCam could not launch a fashion label, with David's career taking a backseatCredit: Alamy
 Cameron could stay on as a backbench MP for Witney
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Cameron could stay on as a backbench MP for WitneyCredit: AP:Associated Press
 But will Cameron want more than just being a constituency MP?
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But will Cameron want more than just being a constituency MP?Credit: Rex Features

And as for Dave? Cameron has previously pledged to stay on as a backbench MP for Witney after the 2020 general election and is unlikely to take a frontbench job any time soon.

Another option is to stand down at the next general election in the hope of being elevated to the Lords at some point

Previous Party leaders have enjoyed years of after dinner speaking to plump up their already not insubstantial income. If his old deputy Nick Clegg can command £35k for a speech, imagine what Cameron will be able to collect.

Perhaps a tell-all book deal is on the cards too - but it doesn't really feel like Cameron's style.

 Time for a rest Dave. The PM was snapped on his sister-in-law's wedding day, taking a well-earned snooze.
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Time for a rest Dave. The PM was snapped on his sister-in-law's wedding day, taking a well-earned snooze.Credit: Emily Sheffield/Instagram

His new found spare time will also allow for some of his preferred "chillaxing" passtimes: playing tennis, cooking and knocking back a few chilled glasses of Sauvignon Blanc followed by a snooze after Sunday roasts.

Retirement isn't all bad.

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