– Theresa May will be the best person to negotiate the terms of the UK from the European Union – said Andrea Leadsom at a press conference in London. She added that she does not have enough support to stand at the head of a strong and stable government.
The other candidates, including Justice Minister Michael Gove, dropped the earlier stages of an internal vote in the parliamentary club of the Conservative Party, the so-called. Committee 1922. Shortly after the resignation Leadsom Gove stressed that he would not seek a return to the race and wishes good luck May.
Resignation Cameron
British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday that on Wednesday will resign. He also expressed full support for the current interior minister Theresa May, to be his successor as head of government and leader of the Conservative Party.
According to the provided earlier procedure the final selection between May and Leadsom had belonged to approx. 150 k. members of the Conservative Party and the new prime minister would take up the post on September 9. However, after the withdrawal of Leadsom from the competition, May remained the only candidate in the internal election of the leader of the Conservative Party, which significantly accelerated the process.
The Chairman of the committee in 1922 Graham Brady said that the group does not plan to reopen the nomination and May will receive official Confirms the selection on the new position “after consultation with the other leading figures of the Conservative Party.” – Our rules are quite clear, we will be able to act quickly enough – pointed.
Theresa May disclaims second referendum on. EU
Brexit
The candidate for the post of Prime Minister of Great Britain on Monday ruled out a second referendum on the country’s membership in the European Union.
– People gave us clear instructions – stressed. – Brexit means Brexit. United Kingdom come from the EU while I’m Prime Minister – provided May.
She noted that in negotiations with other Member States more important than participation in the EU’s single market will be the end of freedom of movement.
The head of the Interior Ministry refused to guarantee the right of residence to nationals of EU Member States who currently live in the UK.
In kilkudziesięciominutowym speech May outlined the main elements of its program, noting that presents “a vision of the country, that is for everyone, not only for the privileged. “
Among the presented demands politician pointed out, among others, the fight against social inequalities, gain greater control over companies and to continue the fight against evasion by companies taxation.
As said, the Conservative Party believes in low taxes, which “leaves more money in the pockets of the people and the books of companies,” but – she added – should take care “not only markets, but also for society.”
May said that after a difficult referendum campaign the new prime minister will have to focus on the reunification of the divided Conservative Party and the fight against the uncertainty associated with the output of the country of the Union.
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Theresa in the referendum campaign was in favor of continued membership of the United Kingdom in the European Union.
IAR , PAP, kk
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