--- description: Prime Minister David Cameron appears to be in good spirits despite having announced he will step down from his position on Wednesday. title: What Tune Did David Cameron Hum After Announcing He's Stepping Down? image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltce4b78beedf92b78/69889b6a0a4a22134b9ca681/gettyimages-546116812.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [World](/section/world/) ## World Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [U.K.](/tag/u-k/) ## U.K. Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # What Tune Did David Cameron Hum After Announcing He's Stepping Down? by [Maya Rhodan](/author/maya-rhodan/) ## Maya Rhodan Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jul 11, 2016 4:31 PM CUT  British Prime Minister David Cameron returns to Number 10 Downing Street after making a statement on July 11, 2016 in London, England. Mr Cameron has announced he will stand aside as Prime Minister after Andrea Leadsom's decision to pull out of the Conservative leadership contest now leaves Home Secretary Theresa May as the sole contender for the position of Prime Minister. Jack Taylor—Getty Images British Prime Minister David Cameron returns to Number 10 Downing Street after making a statement on July 11, 2016 in London, England. Mr Cameron has announced he will stand aside as Prime Minister after Andrea Leadsom's decision to pull out of the Conservative leadership contest now leaves Home Secretary Theresa May as the sole contender for the position of Prime Minister. Jack Taylor—Getty ImagesJack Taylor—Getty Images by [Maya Rhodan](/author/maya-rhodan/) ## Maya Rhodan Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jul 11, 2016 4:31 PM CUT Prime Minister David Cameron appears to be in good spirits despite having announced he will step down from his position on Wednesday. After delivering a statement to the British press, Cameron appeared to hum a sing-song tune during his march back to 10 Downing Street. > [](https://twitter.com/BBCDanielS/status/752526624722194433) The Twitterverse was buzzing with speculation about what tune the Prime Minister was humming, with suggestions ranging from the _West Wing_ theme song to a “Winnie-the-Pooh style hum.” > [](https://twitter.com/RobDotHutton/status/752527567769534466) > [](https://twitter.com/Peston/status/752522917649539072) > [](https://twitter.com/NicBoothby/status/752532802319572992) The decision came in the aftermath of the Brexit vote, during which U.K. voters decided to pull out of the European Union. On Monday, it was announced that Theresa May, the new leader of the Conservative Party, will succeed Cameron. 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