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Theresa May, the ex-prime minister, has declared her intention to resign as a Member of Parliament during the upcoming general election, concluding her 27-year tenure in the parliament.
Ms May acknowledged that it was a difficult choice to withdraw from her political career in a statement to a nearby newspaper in her constituency of Maidenhead.
According to the Maidenhead Advertiser, she stated that she had chosen to concentrate on issues that are important to her, such as her involvement in the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent the Maidenhead constituency as a Member of Parliament for the past 27 years.
“Being a Member of Parliament (MP) involves serving the community and I have consistently strived to prioritize addressing the needs of my constituents and the local community.”
During the time of Brexit, Theresa May was the leader of the country.
In 1997, Ms May became the representative for Maidenhead and later became the second female prime minister from July 2016 to July 2019.
During her tenure as home secretary under former prime minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2016, she established a reputation for her firm stance on immigration and law enforcement matters. She then succeeded Cameron as prime minister.
Her time as Prime Minister at Downing Street was brief due to three difficult years where she earned the nickname ‘Maybot’ for her artificial interview manner, and her period in office was focused on tumultuous debates regarding Brexit talks.
In the surprise election of 2017, she was unable to maintain her majority in Parliament. However, she remained in power at No 10 thanks to a coalition with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
On July 24, 2019, Ms. May officially resigned as prime minister following Boris Johnson’s victory in the Conservative Party’s leadership competition. Johnson then took over as the prime minister of the country.
In 2017, a photograph was taken of Theresa May and the person set to take her place, Boris Johnson.
In her Friday announcement, she declared, “As I hand over the reins, I will collaborate with my replacement to ensure a Conservative triumph in Maidenhead.”
“I continue to show my support for Rishi Sunak and the government and have confidence in the Conservative party’s potential to win the election.”
I want to express appreciation to those who selected me to act as their Member of Parliament.
Jess Phillips, a Member of Parliament for Labour, commented on the former prime minister’s decision to announce her resignation through the Maidenhead advertiser, stating that she found it to be “very elegant”.
The Labour MP shared on the social media platform, X:
“Regardless of personal opinions on Theresa May’s political beliefs, she was known for being a engaged and accessible member of Parliament within her community.”
Ms May has been a strong advocate for modern slavery and human trafficking, and in October, she initiated a Global Commission to address these issues, with support from the UK and Bahrain governments.
She stated that the issues she cares about are taking more and more of her time.
“After a thorough and thoughtful reflection, I have come to the realization that I will no longer be able to fulfill my duties as an MP in accordance with my principles and the needs of my constituents,” she stated.
“I am disappointed to see her leave, but I send her my best wishes.” stated Gareth Davies, the Exchequer Secretary. During an interview with Sky News, Mr. Davies expressed his sentiments.
I am deeply disappointed to see her leave. It is highly beneficial when past leaders remain in the house of commons and actively participate in discussions. She has brought valuable contributions to debates since stepping down, and I am personally saddened by her departure. However, I wish her the best and believe she has every right to move on after serving for 27 years.
Anneliese Dodds, the shadow minister for women and equalities, stated that Theresa May’s resignation is another indication of a lack of confidence in Rishi Sunak.
She told GB News: “This is obviously a very significant decision from Theresa May to stand down at the next election.
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“As previously mentioned, it is surprising but we have been informed of this by many Conservative MPs. They have chosen not to run in the upcoming election, indicating a lack of confidence in Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party’s ability to govern in the future.”
I believe this reinforces the need for change and a general election.
Source: independent.co.uk
