Theresa May, the stalwart of Maidenhead and former Prime Minister, has declared her departure from the political stage at the forthcoming general election. After 27 years of steadfast representation and a tenure marked by the tumult of Brexit, May is ready to pass the torch.
Her decision, though difficult, opens a new chapter where she can dedicate herself to cherished causes. As one of the 64 Conservative MPs bowing out, her exit marks a significant shift in the UK’s political landscape.
Rishi Sunak, once a junior minister under her wing, lauds her as the epitome of dedication, while her predecessor, Lord Cameron, celebrates her as a trailblazer for women and a modernizer of the party.
May’s journey from the “nasty party” reformer to the Home Office’s hardliner on immigration, and ultimately to the helm of the nation during its Brexit crossroads, paints a portrait of a leader both lauded and criticized.
As she steps back, her legacy—a blend of public service, party transformation, and contentious policies—will remain a subject of British political discourse for years to come.