Cameron rules out third term

LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday defended his surprise decision to rule out a third term, insisting it was a “reasonable” move despite warnings that it undermined his authority just weeks before an election.
In a BBC interview aired late on Monday, he even went so far as to name three potential successors from within his Conservative party, risking the prospect of a leadership race that could distract from the campaign.
“There definitely comes a time when a fresh pair of eyes or fresh leadership would be good. The third term is not something I´m contemplating,” Cameron said.
His seemingly off-the-cuff remarks in the kitchen of his constituency home was unexpected, particularly as he is by no means assured of winning a second term in the May 7 vote.
The opposition Labour party, who are neck-and-neck with the Tories in the opinion polls, accused him of arrogance.
“It is typically arrogant of David Cameron to presume a third Tory term in 2020 before the British public have been given the chance to have their say in this election,” said Labour campaign chief Douglas Alexander.
The Liberal Democrats, the junior partners in Cameron´s Conservative-led coalition, said the premier was being “incredibly presumptuous”.