David Cameron on Jeremy Corbyn

David Cameron consistently expressed deep disdain and opposition to Jeremy Corbyn, primarily through personal ridicule directed at the Labour leader's conduct and presentation. In his final Prime Minister's Questions session, Cameron mocked Corbyn's perceived lack of readiness for leadership, famously advising him that his mother would have told him to "do up your tie and sing the national anthem." This scorn was frequently delivered with sharp wit, showcasing a severe lack of respect for Corbyn's political capabilities and leadership style in the House of Commons. Cameron juxtaposed Corbyn's perceived slowness in handling internal party matters, such as the leadership contest rules, against the swift process that installed his own successor, Theresa May.

The political dynamic between the two men was largely characterized by Cameron highlighting Corbyn's perceived weaknesses to bolster his own party's position. Even after his resignation, Cameron offered unsolicited advice, suggesting Corbyn should "for heaven's sake man go" to allow Labour to move forward. This pattern of public criticism cemented Cameron's view of Corbyn as an inadequate opposition leader whose tenure was detrimental to the Labour party. While Corbyn offered conciliatory remarks in return during the final PMQs, the overarching context of Cameron's tenure involved treating Corbyn as a political lightweight to be dismissed.