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Did the rise of 'populism' cost Cameron his job?

David Cameron has suggested in a speech that populism "cost him" his job.

Launching his American speaking tour in Indiana last night David Cameron claimed it was 鈥減opulism鈥� that cost him his job.

Simon Jenkins is a Guardian columnist who says the word has become "meaningless".

Joan Smith is a writer and human rights campaigner and argues populism is on the rise due to politicians offering simple solutions for complex problems.

(Image: Cameron Credit: AP)

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