Theresa May

Theresa May

Theresa May is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019.

Having served as Home Secretary for six years, the MP for Maidenhead won the Conservative Leadership election when Andrea Leadsom withdrew from the race. She formally resigned as Prime Minister in July 2019 after Boris Johnson beat Jeremy Hunt in the contest to replace her.

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Theresa May will step down as an MP at the next general election

Former PM Theresa May to stand down as MP at next election

8 months ago

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Theresa May has criticised Suella Braverman's comments about migrants

'It's not the language I would use': Theresa May slams Suella Braverman over migrant 'invasion' remarks

Ages ago

How many Prime Ministers have served throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s reign?

How Many British Prime Ministers Have Served Throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign?

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Theresa May said the UK was well placed to play a decisive role in shaping a more cooperative world

Theresa May accuses Boris Johnson of 'abandoning global moral leadership'

Ages ago

Theresa May speaks in the House of Commons

Theresa May says Sir Keir Starmer should have voted for her 'better' Brexit deal

Ages ago

Christopher Doyle has been jailed for two years and 10 months for sending fake poison to Theresa May

Ex-Cambridge University fellow jailed for sending fake poison to Theresa May

Ages ago

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