When Did Theresa May Become Prime Minister
Theresa May became prime minister of the United Kingdom on 13 July 2016, following the resignation of David Cameron after the Brexit referendum.
Background and Path to Leadership
May served as Home Secretary before winning the Conservative Party leadership contest in July 2016. She became leader of the party and was invited by Queen Elizabeth II to form a government.
Premiership and Resignation
May led the UK through Brexit negotiations but faced repeated parliamentary defeats. She resigned as prime minister on 24 May 2019 and left office on 31 July 2019, succeeded by Boris Johnson. Read more about her premiership.
