Theresa May

One year since UK chose to Brexit: It's still a long, long way to go

Friday, June 23, will see the completion of the first year of Brexit referendum. How much have things progressed in these 365 years?

Jun 22, 2017

Theresa May says combustible cladding used on other buildings

Cladding on a number of British tower blocks has been confirmed as combustible in tests conducted after a deadly fire in west London, Prime Minister Theresa May said on 22 June. May was making a statement in the House of Commons about the Grenfell Tower fire, in which 79 people have been confirmed dead, or are missing presumed dead.

Jun 22, 2017

Queen Elizabeth says Brexit deal is governments top priority in speech to parliament

The Queens Speech, which lays out the laws that ministers want to pass in the coming year, took place on 21 June at the Palace of Westminster. Brexit dominated the speech as laws and legislation designed by Theresa May and the Conservatives were laid out to help the process of Britain leaving the EU.

Jun 21, 2017

Theresa May on mosque attack: Hatred and evil of this kind will never succeed

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reiterated her message to the public that terrorism must not divide the country, as she spoke outside of Number 10 on 19 June. May was addressing the media in the wake of an attack by a man driving a van who rammed into worshippers near a mosque in Finsbury Park in North London.

Jun 19, 2017

Theresa May on mosque attack: Hatred and evil of this kind will never succeed

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reiterated her message to the public that terrorism must not divide the country, as she spoke outside of Number 10 on 19 June. May was addressing the media in the wake of an attack by a man driving a van who rammed into worshippers near a mosque in Finsbury Park in North London.

Jun 19, 2017

Theresa May on mosque attack: Hatred and evil of this kind will never succeed

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reiterated her message to the public that terrorism must not divide the country, as she spoke outside of Number 10 on 19 June. May was addressing the media in the wake of an attack by a man driving a van who rammed into worshippers near a mosque in Finsbury Park in North London.

Jun 19, 2017

Theresa May on mosque attack: Hatred and evil of this kind will never succeed

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reiterated her message to the public that terrorism must not divide the country, as she spoke outside of Number 10 on 19 June. May was addressing the media in the wake of an attack by a man driving a van who rammed into worshippers near a mosque in Finsbury Park in North London.

Jun 19, 2017

Community gathers for tribute to Grenfell Tower victims, applauds firefighters

Londoners gathered near Grenfell Tower in a tribute to the victims of the deadly blaze. At least 58 people are feared to have died in the fire on June 14. Residents showed their anger towards the government and the local authority because of a lack of support for survivors, friends and family of victims. Prime Minister Theresa May admitted the response from authorities was lacking. During the tribute, the community applauded firefighters leaving Grenfell Tower to thank them for their tireless work.

Jun 18, 2017

Community gathers for tribute to Grenfell Tower victims, applauds firefighters

Londoners gathered near Grenfell Tower in a tribute to the victims of the deadly blaze. At least 58 people are feared to have died in the fire on June 14. Residents showed their anger towards the government and the local authority because of a lack of support for survivors, friends and family of victims. Prime Minister Theresa May admitted the response from authorities was lacking. During the tribute, the community applauded firefighters leaving Grenfell Tower to thank them for their tireless work.

Jun 18, 2017

London fire: British PM Theresa May orders public inquiry into Grenfell Tower blaze as death toll rises to 17

Theresa May on Thursday said a public inquiry was necessary to make sure "this terrible tragedy is properly investigated."

Jun 15, 2017

London fire: Deal between Theresa May's Conservative Party and DUP could be delayed until next week

A deal between the parties was supposed to be announced on Wednesday to help May form government in the UK after her party emerged as the largest party in the general elections.

Jun 14, 2017

UK politicians react on social media after tragic Grenfell Tower fire

UK Prime Minister Theresa May said she was deeply saddened by the loss of life at the tower block, while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he was devastated at the news.  At least six people have died after the 24-storey tower block caught ablaze in the early hours of 14 June.

Jun 14, 2017

Chairman of influential 1922 Committee urges Tory MPs to pull together behind Theresa May

Graham Brady, chairman of the influential backbench parliamentary group the 1922 Committee, has backed Theresa May to remain as UK prime minister. May has come under fire from some corners after the Conservative Party failed to retain their parliamentary majority in the general election on June 8.

Jun 12, 2017

Chairman of influential 1922 Committee urges Tory MPs to pull together behind Theresa May

Graham Brady, chairman of the influential backbench parliamentary group the 1922 Committee, has backed Theresa May to remain as UK prime minister. May has come under fire from some corners after the Conservative Party failed to retain their parliamentary majority in the general election on June 8.

Jun 12, 2017

New Environment Secretary Michael Gove says Theresa May is doing a fantastic job

 Michael Gove has defended Theresa May, saying that the Conservatives will now unite behind the Prime Minister. Speaking in central London on Monday morning (June 12), the newly appointed Environment Secretary also said he was looking forward to doing a job at the heart; of government. However, his position is controversial as he wanted to remove climate change from the curriculum when he was education secretary.

Jun 12, 2017

Cabinet reshuffle: Whos in and whos out?

Theresa May has brought prominent Leave campaigner Michael Gove back to her front bench, appointing him as environment secretary. The UK prime minister has also promoted her ally Damian Green to minister for the cabinet office, with him effectively becoming her number two in government.

Jun 12, 2017

Cabinet reshuffle: Whos in and whos out?

Theresa May has brought prominent Leave campaigner Michael Gove back to her front bench, appointing him as environment secretary. The UK prime minister has also promoted her ally Damian Green to minister for the cabinet office, with him effectively becoming her number two in government.

Jun 12, 2017

Indian-origin Priti Patel in charge of Brexit as British PM Theresa May announces Cabinet

Indian-origin Priti Patel — one of the 12 Indian-origin politicians to be elected recently — will oversee Brexit, according to the Cabinet formed by newly re-elected British Prime Minister Theresa May. Read to know more.

Jun 12, 2017

UK Elections 2017: Theresa May's advisers Nick Timothy, Fiona Hill resign after poll debacle

Fiona Hill and Nick Timothy resigned after facing severe criticism from several MPs and officials of the party who thought that both of them played a crucial role for the poor performance of the party.

Jun 10, 2017

May says sorry to MPs who lost seats after election debacle

UK Prime Minister Theresa May said in an interview she feels sorry for MPs of the Conservative party who lost their seats after she called the snap election which led to the party losing 13 seats. However, May also highlighted the importance of forming a functioning government to be prepared for the upcoming Brexit negotiations but would not speak about possible staff changes.

Jun 10, 2017