Fishing the easy way: Prime Minister lands his supper... just before he heads back to London for emergency talks on Libya

His previous summer break – in Tuscany– was abruptly cut short when he came home to deal with the riots, now his holiday in Cornwall has been cut short by events in Libya.
Following the rebel forces' advances into Tripoli, David Cameron has rushed back to Downing Street to chair a meeting of the National Security Council for Libya.
Up until now he had been in full holiday mode during a ‘staycation’ in Cornwall.

Take your pick: David Cameron and wife Samantha view the choice of fish

The Prime Minister and his wife Samantha were pictured looking relaxed when they popped into Fresh from the Sea, a fishmonger’s in Port Isaac, where they bought monkfish, scallops and mackerel.
The Cornish fishing village has become a magnet for tourists as it is the setting for ITV’s drama Doc Martin, starring Martin Clunes. It is called Port Wenn in the show.
They were no doubt hoping that nothing will disturb this break. It is Mr Cameron’s fifth holiday in eight months.
The couple were forced to break off their first part of their family holiday in Tuscany after civil unrest hit the capital and spread to other major cities in the UK.

Mission accomplished: The couple emerge from the fishmonger in Cornwall with their purchases

How about that? The Camerons choose what they would like for their beach barbecue

Familiar: Samantha Cameron seems to favour this green dress which we last saw her wearing in Spain

They have now managed to resume their holiday and are enjoying spending time with their three children, Nancy, seven, Arthur, five, and baby Florence in Cornwall.

Thrifty Mrs Cameron wore the same dark green dress she did when her husband whisked her off on a budget holiday for her 40th birthday in April this year.

 

The pair held hands as they chatted to some of the locals and posed for cameras before heading off to enjoy the sunshine.

The county holds happy memories for the family as their youngest daughter, Florence, was born at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, while they were holidaying there last year.

Pleased to meet you: The Camerons stop for a quick chat before they head off to spend time with their children

Mr Cameron, who was seen downing pints while enjoying watching England play India at the Oval in south London, recently defended his right to a normal life.
In an interview with Radio 4's Test Match Special, he defended his right to a normal life and said that even Prime Ministers need to get away.

He said: 'The pressures on your diary and time are massive, so you have to try to make sure your diary is arranged in a way that lets you have some normal life.

'Otherwise you get completely fried, you make terrible decisions. I hope no one begrudges me a few hours at the cricket, particularly when England are playing so well.'

Catch of the day: Mr Cameron and his wife Samantha smile as they leave with their fish lunch