New Prime Minister Names Boris Johnson Foreign Secretary

There is also speculation that May, Britain’s second female prime minister – after Margaret Thatcher – will boost the number of women in top posts.

Soon later, Theresa May will choose a new cabinet which would likely include prominent figures from both sides of the European Union referendum debate as she ventures to unify the party.

Rudd, who succeeds May in charge of the Home Office, became a lawmaker in 2010 and served as parliamentary private secretary to former finance minister George Osborne from 2012 to 2013.

Former Mayor of London and foreman of the Leave campaign, Boris Johnson have been made Foreign Secretary, despite believing that he would not be given a place on the front bench in a May-run administration.

She “emphasized her commitment to delivering the will of the British people to leave the European Union”, her office said.

Britain’s new prime minister Theresa May has vowed to lead a “one nation” government that works for all not just the “privileged few”.

She also stressed that the full name of the Conservative party was the Conservative and Unionist party, and she would safeguard the union between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – as Scotland threatens to break away after the vote to leave the EU.

Theresa May has been appointed the United Kingdom’s second female Prime Minister in a private audience with the Queen at which she was invited to form a government.

He said: “We’ve today had warm words from our new prime minister about the need to stand up for more than a “privileged few”.

“Based on the public comments we’ve seen from the incoming prime minister, she intends to pursue a course that’s consistent with the course that President Obama has offered”, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said at a news briefing. “My only wish is continued success for this great country that I love so very much”.

Before heading to Buckingham Palace to hand in his resignation letter, the Prime Minister emerged in front of 10 Downing Street with his Wife Samantha and their three children. A statement released by Buckingham Palace said the monarch was “graciously pleased to accept” Cameron’s notice of departure.

The House of Commons, the lower house of Parliament, gave him a standing ovation in his final appearance. “I will miss the roar of the crowd, I will miss the barbs of the opposition, but I will be willing you on”.

“I am personally delighted at your appointment”, said Cardinal Nichols.

Mrs May replaced Mr David Cameron who resigned following the decision by Britain by way of a referendum to exit the European Union.