Mrs. May is leaving Downing Street, but not today. Standing in front of 10 Downing Street, Mrs. May said it was in the “best interests of the country for a new prime minister” to lead Britain through the Brexit process. She will remain as a caretaker prime minister until a new leader is chosen, probably by the end of July. Sadly, I have not been able to do so.”[Read Mrs. May’s entire speech here.] Mrs. May’s voice cracked as she said she was honored to serve the country as the “second female prime minister, but certainly not the last,” and said the role had been the honor of her life.

Source: New York Times May 24, 2019 08:49 UTC