"The circumstances of my resignation as prime minister and the realities of modern politics make it very difficult to continue (in parliament)... without the risk of becoming a diversion," Cameron said in a statement. "I fully support Theresa May and have every confidence that Britain will thrive under her strong leadership," the 49-year-old added. His decision to stage the referendum was seen in Westminster as a bid to placate eurosceptic opponents in the centre-right Conservative Party. - 'A life outside Westminster' -The suave Eton-educated Cameron has been MP for Witney in the rural county of Oxfordshire, northwest of London, since 2001. Despite Cameron's denial he quit in response to May's school reform, The Times said the former prime minister wants the freedom to speak out on the matter.

Source: Bangkok Post September 13, 2016 00:00 UTC