Cameron warns of painful spending cuts

British Prime Minister David Cameron has warned of "pain" to come as the Government curbs welfare and public sector pay bills to bring down Britain's massive debts.

In an interview with the Sunday Times, Cameron said the new administration would be trying to "take people with us" as it embarks on its programme of cuts. He said: "Proper statesmanship is taking the right action, explaining to people the purpose behind the pain."