David Cameron’s Panama nightmare cuts to the core of his image problem – as EU referendum looms

The disclosure of the Panama Papers in April 2016 has had implications for politicians and others across the world - not least David Cameron, United Kingdom Prime Minister.

The hidden wealth of some of the world’s most prominent leaders, politicians and celebrities was revealed in April 2016 by an unprecedented leak of millions of documents by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, which showed the myriad ways in which the rich can exploit secretive offshore tax regimes.

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ESO: Background information: The Panama Papers. Politicians, Criminals and the Rogue Industry That Hides Their Cash http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-panama-papers-politicians-criminals-and-the-rogue-industry-that-hides-their-cash/

The Guardian, 10.04.16: Britain must do more to close tax loopholes, say German politicians http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/10/britain-must-close-tax-loopholes-german-politicians-wolfgang-schauble

The Guardian, 11.04.16: David Cameron plans to introduce new crime of aiding tax evasion http://www.theguardian.com/news/2016/apr/10/jeremy-corbyn-suggests-all-mps-should-publish-tax-returns

BBC News, 11.04.16: David Cameron to face MPs amid tax affairs row http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36010902

EUObserver, 08.04.16: Cameron admits to making profit from Panama trust https://euobserver.com/justice/132978

Euro|Topics: Debates, April 2016: Will Cameron survive the Panama revelations? http://www.eurotopics.net/en/157122/will-cameron-survive-the-panama-revelations

Politico, 10.04.16: Jeremy Corbyn will release tax returns, following David Cameron http://www.politico.eu/article/jeremy-corbyn-will-release-tax-returns-following-david-cameron/

Politico, 11.04.16: David Cameron: Wealth is not a ‘dirty word’ http://www.politico.eu/article/david-cameron-tax-panama-papers-jeremy-corbyn-george-osborne/

United Kingdom: Parliament: Parliamentary Business: News, 11.04.16: Statement on the Panama Papers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/april/statement-on-the-panama-papers-11-april-2016/

BBC News, 12.04.16: William Hague: Mature public debate needed on leaders' tax transparency http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36020610

EurActiv, 12.04.16: Hoping to restore trust, Cameron tightens tax laws http://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/hoping-to-restore-trust-cameron-tightens-tax-laws/

UK: GOV.UK: Prime Minister's Office: Speeches, 11.04.16: PM Commons statement on Panama Papers: 11 April 2016 https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-commons-statement-on-panama-papers-11-april-2016

The Conversation, 13.04.16: The new tax laws planned in wake of Panama Papers – and the crucial role of public opinion http://theconversation.com/the-new-tax-laws-planned-in-wake-of-panama-papers-and-the-crucial-role-of-public-opinion-57696

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