The Latest Breaking News from Theresa May

How long was Theresa May prime minister, and why is she standing down as an MP?

Theresa May joins 94 other MPs who are standing down at the next election – but why?

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: Sexism in the City of London is holding women back

International Women’s Day is not only an opportunity to celebrate the economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It must be a call for action to accelerate gender parity and shine a light on places not doing enough.

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024

No May Election: Ex-UK PM Joins Tory MPs Quitting Before Vote

Former prime minister Theresa May announced on Friday she will stand down as an MP at the next election, adding to a growing list from the UK's ruling Conservatives to abandon leader Rishi Sunak.

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024

Theresa May to quit at general election as Commons exodus of Tory MPs grows

Ex-prime minister says she’s taken the ‘difficult decision’ to step down as Maidenhead MP in statement to her local newspaper

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024

Train government ministers properly and leave them in post, says ex-cabinet secretary

Former civil service boss Mark Sedwill blames constant rotation of personnel and lack of proper teaching for poorer strategic thinking

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024

Jeremy Hunt has given over £100,000 to local Tory party in bid to retain seat

Exclusive: Records show extent of chancellor’s donations since 2019 as polling suggests he is on course to lose at general election

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024

Keir Starmer is the latest politician to land a Vogue magazine shoot – but style and politics don’t always mix

As the Labour leader poses for an ‘ultimate fashion issue’, some ask if high-fashion spreads focus differently on female politicians than their male peers

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024

Call to urgently revive Theresa May’s plan for EU-wide defence treaty

Leader of centrist Renew group in EU parliament says defence must be main priority over next five years

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024

Julian Assange’s moment of truth has arrived – and the stakes are high

If his appeal fails this week, the WikiLeaks founder could soon be on a plane towards a potential jail term of 175 years

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024

What is the Home Office English-language test scandal? Students launch legal action

Overseas students are seeking financial compensation for wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, loss of earnings, and damage to their mental health

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2024