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Theresa May becomes new UK prime minister Theresa May becomes new UK prime minister
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Theresa May has become Britain’s second ever female prime minister after being appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, who earlier Wednesday accepted the resignation of outgoing PM David Cameron.Theresa May has become Britain’s second ever female prime minister after being appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, who earlier Wednesday accepted the resignation of outgoing PM David Cameron.
After her appointment, May promised that Britain will leave the EU and will be able to “forge a bold new positive role” for itself.After her appointment, May promised that Britain will leave the EU and will be able to “forge a bold new positive role” for itself.
“Following the referendum we face a time of great national change,” May said. “I know because we're Great Britain that we will rise to the challenge. As we leave the European Union, we will forge a bold new positive role for ourselves in the world,” she said before entering the prime minister’s official residence at No. 10 Downing Street.“Following the referendum we face a time of great national change,” May said. “I know because we're Great Britain that we will rise to the challenge. As we leave the European Union, we will forge a bold new positive role for ourselves in the world,” she said before entering the prime minister’s official residence at No. 10 Downing Street.
Speaking to the press, May, also the new leader of the Conservative Party, said that when it comes to taxes her government will prioritize ordinary Britons, not the wealthy.Speaking to the press, May, also the new leader of the Conservative Party, said that when it comes to taxes her government will prioritize ordinary Britons, not the wealthy.
“We will make Britain a country that works not for a privileged few, but for every one of us," May said.“We will make Britain a country that works not for a privileged few, but for every one of us," May said.
May, 59, has become the second female British prime minister after Margaret Thatcher, who served in office from 1979-90.May, 59, has become the second female British prime minister after Margaret Thatcher, who served in office from 1979-90.
The White House has congratulated May on taking up the PM’s duties, expressing confidence that she be able to steer Britain through its negotiations on leaving the EU.
"Based on the public comments we've seen from the incoming prime minister, she intends to pursue a course that's consistent with the prescription that President Obama has offered," said Josh Earnest, the White House spokesman.
Earlier Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth II officially accepted the resignation of outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron. A statement released by Buckingham Palace said the monarch was “graciously pleased to accept” Cameron’s notice of departure.
Cameron said that he was sure that May would provide "strong and stable leadership" and wished her luck during the EU talks as he delivered his farewell speech.
Cameron announced his resignation as PM after the UK population voted “no” to remaining in the European Union by 52 percent to 48 percent in a June 23 referendum.