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David Cameron enjoys a leisurely read of The Sun outside a Notting Hill cafe on his first day as an ex-PM

Former premier chillaxed with a copy of Britain's favourite newspaper hours after quitting Downing Street

David Cameron

DAVID Cameron enjoyed his first day out of office today - reading a copy of Britain's favourite newspaper.

The former PM, dressed in skinny jeans and a casual jacket, sat alone at a cafe table - apart from a watching police bodyguard.

 David Cameron chillaxes at a West London cafe reading Britain's favourite newspaper today
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David Cameron chillaxes at a West London cafe reading Britain's favourite newspaper today

He was reading The Sun hours after he stepped down as prime minister after six years with an emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street.

He is pictured on the front page with with his family - including grinning youngest daughter Florence - over the headline Go With The Flo.

Other customers seemed stunned as the former premier popped into the cafe Lisboa in Ladbroke Grove, West London, at around 10am.

He was a regular there before he was Prime Minister and used to live nearby.

Mr Cameron chose to sit at an outside table under a canopy but in full view of passers-by.

He ordered a coffee and some cake, before picking up a copy of The Sun.

 David Cameron in casual mode on his first day as a former prime minister today
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David Cameron in casual mode on his first day as a former prime minister todayCredit: PA:Press Association
 Mr Cameron took a taxi back to his temporary home after meeting George Osborne at a cafe
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Mr Cameron took a taxi back to his temporary home after meeting George Osborne at a cafeCredit: PA:Press Association

One cafe-goer, who asked not to be named, said: "I used to see him here quite often before he was Prime Minister.

"I think he missed his visits. He looked quite tired, but relaxed.

"I went over to him and and said: 'Hey big fella. How is it going?' He looked up and smiled at me but didn't say anything.

"One of his bodyguards then came over and asked me to 'give him a break' and I left him alone."

However the ex-PM, who decided to quit after the EU referendum vote last month, didn't completely escape being bothered.

The cafe-goer said: "Poor man, while I was talking to him, people were walking passed and shouting 'Brexit' at him."

 The Cameron family have moved temporarily into this seven bedroom £17m mansion in Holland Park after leaving Downing Street
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 The Cameron family have moved temporarily into this seven bedroom £17m mansion in Holland Park after leaving Downing StreetCredit: PA:Press Association
 Ex-PM David Cameron left the house soon after looking more familiar in a smart blue suit and tie
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Ex-PM David Cameron left the house soon after looking more familiar in a smart blue suit and tieCredit: PA:Press Association

Later Mr Cameron was joined by his fallen political ally George Osborne and their children.

Mr Osborne also has more free time on his hands after was sacked as Chancellor last night in Theresa May's first Cabinet reshuffle.

One witness told : "We couldn't believe it when they arrived. They sat outside for an hour with their families.

"Mr Cameron was laughing and seemed quite relaxed. Mr Osborne was definitely subdued. He looked thoughtful."

Another customer said: "It is obvious that Mr Cameron was happy. He shook my hand and said he was getting on with his life and enjoying time with his family. I respect that."

Mr Cameron was later spotted returning to his temporary home before exiting soon after in a smart blue suit and tie.

The family have moved to a friend's £17m mansion in Holland Park as their North Kensington home has been rented out.


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