Great Britain will have a new "bold and positive" role outside the EU. After the referendum, the United Kingdom faces moments of "great national change" and "my government will work for social justice and for all British citizens and not for a few privileged ones". These are the first words of Theresa May, the second female British prime minister after Margaret Thatcher, head of government who will negotiate the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. You spoke them in Downing Street where you are based.
May was commissioned by Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Shortly after the first names on the list of ministers: Philip Hammond, Cameron's foreign minister, is the new Chancellor of the Chancellor, replacing George Osborne. Brexit advocate and former Mayor of London Boris Johnson, who later refused to run for prime minister, is the new foreign minister. Amber Rudd, the current energy minister, took May's place at the Interior, confirming that the new executive will have a more marked female influence. May has also appointed a Brexit minister: she is David Davis, Tory supporter of Leave, who will have to deal with the complex negotiations for leaving Europe.
Shortly before, the queen had accepted the resignation of David Cameron, who in his last speech at Downing Street assured that he had left a "stronger" country after his 6 years of government. With his wife Samantha and 3 children Nancy, Florence and Arthur at his side, Cameron said he was sure that May will be able to guarantee the "strong" and "stable" leadership the country needs and asked the new prime minister to stay “close to the EU”.
Cameron underlined the improvements in the country's economy and satisfaction with the reduction of the deficit and the growth of employment. Among other important things he mentioned gay marriage and Britain's economic contribution to developing countries. “It has been the greatest honor of my life” to work here, he said adding “my only wish is that this great country that I love so much continues to be successful”.
