As Mr Cameron left Downing Street he spoke of his achievements during six years leading Britain.
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On his last day in the House of Commons as British prime minister, David Cameron, advised his successor Theresa May to stay close to the EU.
“Politicians like to talk about policies, but in the end it’s about people’s lives”, BBC quoted him as saying, pointing to the government’s record on employment, the NHS and defence.
“David Cameron has led a one-nation government, and it is in that spirit that I also plan to lead”, she said.
“We face a time of great national change.As we leave the European Union we will forge a bold new positive world for ourselves, and we will make Britain a country that works for everyone of us”.
Outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron today said that post-Brexit the United Kingdom should “try and be as close to the European Union as we can be”. “And together, we will build a better Britain”.
The new Prime Minister, Britain’s second woman to hold the post, is expected to unveil the core of her Cabinet later this evening. May, 59, became the sole candidate for the role when her rival, Andrea Leadsom, pulled out of the leadership race Monday. “After all, as I once said, I was the future once”. A statement released by Buckingham Palace said the monarch was “graciously pleased to accept” Cameron’s notice of departure.
The Daily Telegraph said in an editorial that Cameron “leaves behind a stronger country, a thriving economy and more chances to get on in life”.
“In David Cameron, I follow in the footsteps of a great, modern prime minister”.
“I will miss the roar of the crowd”.
He dismissed suggestions that he would look to take over as Top Gear host or England football manager, saying the roles “sound even harder” than being prime minister.
The procession comes after Cameron fell short of leading the country away from its decision to leave the European Union (EU) in last month’s referendum.
May posed for photographs with her husband Philip, a senior executive at an investment fund, on the steps of 10 Downing Street, in front of the famous black door of the prime minister’s office.
He also stressed his love for Larry the Downing Street cat and exchanged warm wishes and jokes with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Florence – you once climbed into one, before a foreign trip, and said “take me with you”.
To get started on these goals she will have to quickly appoint a cabinet and begin to negotiate the terms and treaties affected by Britain’s historic European Union withdrawal.
And he welcomed incoming prime minister Theresa May, who he said would “provide strong and stable leadership” and negotiate the “best possible” Brexit deal.
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Britain’s new Conservative Party leader Theresa May speaks to members of the media at The St Stephen’s entrance to the Palace of Westminster in London on July 11, 2016.
