Theresa May

Brexit A "Massive Economic Opportunity": British PM Johnson

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 27, 2019

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday said Brexit was a "massive economic opportunity" but had been treated under his predecessor Theresa May as "an impending adverse weather event".

Priti Patel Appointed UK's First Indian-Origin Home Secretary

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 25, 2019

Priti Patel, an ardent Brexiteer who was among the most vocal critics of Theresa May's Brexit strategy, on Wednesday took charge as Britain's first Indian-origin Home Secretary in the newly-unveiled Boris Johnson Cabinet.

British PM Theresa May Tenders Her Resignation To Queen Elizabeth II

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May formally tendered her resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday as her successor Boris Johnson prepares to take over.

Outgoing PM May Fights Back Tears As She's Applauded Out Of UK Parliament

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 24, 2019

British lawmakers gave outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May a standing ovation as they applauded her out of the House of Commons chamber after her final, at times emotional, appearance as leader on Wednesday.

Boris Johnson To Be Next UK Prime Minister

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 23, 2019

Boris Johnson, the ebullient Brexiteer who has promised to lead Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal by Halloween, will replace Theresa May as prime minister after winning the leadership of the Conservative Party on Tuesday.

British PM Theresa May To Hold Emergency Meeting On Seized Tanker In Iran

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 22, 2019

Prime Minister Theresa May will hold a meeting of Britain's emergencies committee on Monday to discuss Iran's seizure of a UK-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf.

Boris Johnson To "Straighten Out" Theresa May's Brexit "Bad Job": Trump

World News | Reuters | Saturday July 20, 2019

U.S. President Trump said on Friday he was looking forward to working with Boris Johnson, the front-runner to be Britain's next prime minister, and believes Johnson will work out Brexit.

Trump's Congresswomen Tweets "Completely Unacceptable": UK's Theresa May

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 15, 2019

Outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday condemned US President Donald Trump's tweets telling progressive Democrat congresswomen to "go back" where they came from as "completely unacceptable".

British PM Theresa May To Host Victorious Cricket Team Of England

World News | Reuters | Monday July 15, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May will host the victorious England cricket team at her Downing Street office later on Monday, after a "brilliant performance" that will live forever in the country's sporting history, her spokesman said.

Video: Theresa May Dances To Abba's "Dancing Queen" On Final Days As PM

World News | Reuters | Monday July 15, 2019

Theresa May boogied away one of her last weekends as British prime minister, showing off some of her famously awkward dance moves to Abba hits such as "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia" at a festival.

UK PM May Says She Will Leave Disappointed After Brexit Failure

World News | Reuters | Friday July 12, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May said she will leave her job this month with a mixture of pride and disappointment after failing in her central pledge to lead the country out of the European Union and heal its divisions.

Trump Remarks On Theresa May "Disrespectful, Wrong": UK Foreign Secretary

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 10, 2019

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Tuesday said US President Donald Trump was "disrespectful and wrong" in making disparaging remarks about outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May and her ambassador to Washington.

"Full Support" For US Envoy Kim Darroch In Trump Row: UK Government

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 9, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May's government on Monday reiterated its "full support" for its ambassador to Washington after US President Donald Trump said he would no longer deal with him.

US Will No Longer Deal With UK Ambassador After Leaked Cables: Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 9, 2019

Donald Trump lashed out at Theresa May on Monday, visibly angry at her continuing support for the British ambassador to Washington despite the leak of diplomatic cables highly critical of his presidency.

Russia Must End "Irresponsible Activity": Theresa May To Vladimir Putin

World News | Reuters | Friday June 28, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May told Vladimir Putin on Friday Russia must end its "irresponsible and destabilising activity" if relations between the two countries, soured the poisoning of a former Russian spy on British soil, were to improve.