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Theresa May

British politician and former Prime Minister
British politician and former Prime Minister
Theresa May, a one-nation conservative, served as UK Prime Minister and Conservative Party Leader from 2016 to 2019. She was the second female PM and focused on Brexit negotiations, security, healthcare, and environmental policies during her tenure.
1956
Birth of Theresa May
Theresa May was born in 1956.
1956-10-01
Theresa May's Birth
Theresa May, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was born on October 1, 1956, in Eastbourne, Sussex. She was the only child of Zaidee Mary and Hubert Brasier, who was a Church of England clergyman.
1977
Theresa May's Graduation from University of Oxford
Theresa May graduated from the University of Oxford in 1977, where she studied geography at St Hugh's College and obtained a second class BA degree.
1980
Theresa May marries Philip May
In 1980, Theresa May married Philip May, whom she met through another student at the University of Oxford. Both pursued careers in banking before May entered politics.
1981
Death of Theresa May's Father
Theresa May's father, Hubert Brasier, died in 1981 from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was a Church of England clergyman and chaplain of an Eastbourne hospital.
1982
Death of Theresa May's Mother
Theresa May's mother, Zaidee Mary, passed away in 1982 due to multiple sclerosis. She was a supporter of the Conservative Party.
1986
Merton London Borough Council election, Durnsford
Theresa May participated in the 1986 Merton London Borough Council election for the Durnsford ward.
1990
Merton London Borough Council election, Durnsford
Theresa May participated in the 1990 Merton London Borough Council election for the Durnsford ward.
1992-04-09
Unsuccessful Run in 1992 General Election
In the 1992 general election, Theresa May stood unsuccessfully for the safe Labour seat of North West Durham, placing second.
1997-05-01
Election as MP for Maidenhead
Theresa May was elected as the Member of Parliament for Maidenhead in the 1997 general election.
1999
Theresa May's Appointment to Shadow Education and Employment Secretary
In 1999, Theresa May was appointed as the Shadow Education and Employment Secretary, becoming the first of the 1997 MPs to enter the Shadow Cabinet.
2002-07-23
First Female Chairman of the Conservative Party
Theresa May was appointed as the first female Chairman of the Conservative Party in July 2002.
2003
Theresa May appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Transport and the Environment
After Michael Howard's election as Conservative Party and Opposition Leader in November 2003, Theresa May was appointed as the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport and the Environment.
2004-06
Theresa May appointed Shadow Secretary of State for the Family
In June 2004, Theresa May's role was changed to become the Shadow Secretary of State for the Family, reflecting her increasing responsibilities within the Conservative Party.
2005-12
Theresa May appointed Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
In December 2005, under David Cameron's leadership, Theresa May was appointed as the Shadow Leader of the House of Commons, highlighting her prominence within the party.
2007-07
Theresa May appointed Shadow Minister for Women and Equality
In July 2007, Theresa May took on the role of Shadow Minister for Women and Equality, demonstrating her commitment to gender equality and social issues.
2009-01
Theresa May appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
In January 2009, Theresa May's portfolio expanded as she was appointed as the Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, showcasing her expertise in social welfare policies.
2010-05-06
Theresa May re-elected MP for Maidenhead
On 6 May 2010, Theresa May was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Maidenhead with a significantly increased majority, solidifying her position within the constituency.
2010-05-12
Theresa May appointed Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities
On May 12, 2010, Theresa May was appointed as the Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities by Prime Minister David Cameron. She became the fourth woman to hold one of the British Great Offices of State.
2010-08-04
Theresa May scraps Labour government's proposed 'go orders' scheme
On August 4, 2010, Theresa May scrapped the former Labour government's proposed 'go orders' scheme aimed at protecting women from domestic violence by banning abusers from the victim's home.
2010-12-09
Praise for police actions during student demonstrations
On 9 December 2010, following violent student protests in London, Theresa May commended the police for their handling of the demonstrations. However, she faced political pressure due to her management of the protests.
2011-03
Unveiling of reforms curbing the right to protest
In March 2011, the Home Secretary revealed reforms aimed at restricting the right to protest, following incidents of vandalism by the Black Bloc. The reforms included granting police additional powers to deal with masked individuals and monitor social networking sites to prevent unauthorized protests.
2011-10
Theresa May's comments on Human Rights Act
At the Conservative Party Conference in October 2011, Theresa May argued for amending the Human Rights Act by giving an example of a foreign national allowed to remain in the UK due to owning a pet cat, which was later refuted by the Royal Courts of Justice. This incident sparked controversy and criticism from various organizations and officials.
2012-06
Restrictions on Family Migration
In June 2012, Theresa May announced new restrictions on non-European Economic Area family migrants, imposing income requirements and extending probationary periods. These changes aimed to reduce the number of family migrants coming to the UK.
2012-11
Theresa May diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
Theresa May was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in November 2012 and has been receiving daily insulin injections for treatment.
2013-07-07
Abu Qatada deportation
On 7 July 2013, radical cleric Abu Qatada was deported to Jordan after a lengthy legal battle. Theresa May negotiated a treaty with Jordan ensuring a fair trial for Qatada without evidence obtained through torture. The deportation marked a significant achievement for May.
2014-03-06
Commissioning of Mark Ellison to review police corruption investigations
In 2012, Theresa May commissioned Mark Ellison to review Scotland Yard's investigations into alleged police corruption. The report, presented to Parliament on 6 March 2014, led to an inquiry into undercover policing and was described as 'devastating' by Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe.
2015
Theresa May champions Snooper's Charter legislation
In 2015, Theresa May championed legislation known as the Snooper's Charter, requiring service providers to retain internet and communication records for up to a year. This was aimed at aiding police investigations.
2016-03-31
Theresa May's Official Working Visit
On March 31-April 1, 2016, Prime Minister Theresa May had an official working visit.
2016-06-30
Leadership election
On 30 June 2016, Theresa May announced her candidacy for the Conservative Party leadership after David Cameron's resignation post-Brexit referendum. She emphasized unity and strong leadership, eventually winning the leadership contest and becoming the Leader of the Conservative Party.
2016-07
Theresa May's Term as Prime Minister
Theresa May served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from July 2016 to July 2019, totaling 3 years and 11 days.
2016-07-11
Theresa May Becomes Conservative Party Leader
On 11 July 2016, following Andrea Leadsom's withdrawal from the Conservative Party leadership election, Theresa May was confirmed as the new leader. This event prompted David Cameron to announce his resignation and set a timeline for the transition of power.
2016-07-13
Theresa May becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Theresa May became the second woman to hold the position of Prime Minister in the history of the United Kingdom after replacing David Cameron as the leader of the Conservative Party.
2016-07-15
Theresa May meets with Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh
By 15 July, Theresa May traveled to Edinburgh to meet with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to reinforce the bond between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom, emphasizing her commitment to preserving the union.
2016-07-20
Theresa May's visit to Berlin and meeting with Angela Merkel
On 20 July 2016, Theresa May visited Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. May stated that the UK would not trigger Article 50 before 2017, emphasizing the need for a sensible and orderly departure from the EU.
2017-01-18
Theresa May's Defiant Speech on Brexit
Theresa May is portrayed as the 'New Iron Lady' after giving a defiant speech to Brussels, stating that 'No deal for Britain is better than a bad deal for Britain' in relation to Brexit negotiations.
2017-01-21
Theresa May meets with Donald Trump
Following the inauguration of Donald Trump as US President, Theresa May became the first foreign leader to meet Trump on 27 January 2017. May expressed interest in increased trade between the US and the UK, as well as maintaining American involvement in NATO.
2017-03-29
Article 50 Letter
Theresa May formally notified the European Union of the UK's intention to leave through the 'Article 50 letter' on March 29, 2017.
2017-04-18
Announcement of Early General Election
Theresa May announced a parliamentary vote for an early general election on 8 June 2017, citing the need for certainty and security for the future. This decision came after previously ruling out an early election multiple times.
2017-05-18
Unveiling of Conservative Manifesto
Theresa May unveiled the Conservative manifesto in May 2017, outlining key proposals such as balancing the budget, increasing NHS and school spending, and implementing various reforms. The manifesto received attention for its policies and commitments.
2017-06-08
2017 General Election
The 2017 general election in the UK resulted in a hung parliament, leading Theresa May to form a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) for additional public funding in Northern Ireland.
2017-09-22
Theresa May's Brexit Proposal Speech in Florence
Theresa May publicly revealed the details of her Brexit proposal during a speech in Florence, suggesting a two-year transitional period post-Brexit with unchanged trade terms and continued budget commitments and immigration from Europe. Nigel Farage criticized her speech while Michel Barnier welcomed it as 'constructive'.
2017-12-13
Defeat on EU Withdrawal Bill
Theresa May faced a defeat on the EU Withdrawal Bill in December 2017, with 11 Conservative MPs voting against the government. This event marked a significant moment in the Brexit process.
2018-12-04
Contempt of Parliament
On December 4, 2018, the May Government was found in contempt of Parliament for the first time in history due to the government's failure to provide legal advice on the proposed Brexit agreement, leading to a motion passed by MPs.
2018-12-12
Vote of confidence (Conservative Party)
Theresa May faced a vote of confidence within the Conservative Party on December 12, 2018, regarding her negotiated Brexit deal. She won the vote and agreed to step down as Prime Minister after delivering Brexit.
2018-12-14
Theresa May's Public Disagreement with Jean-Claude Juncker
Theresa May engages in a public disagreement with Jean-Claude Juncker at a Brussels summit over Brexit demands, highlighting the strained relations between the UK and the EU.
2018-12-17
Vote of no confidence (House of Commons)
On December 17, 2018, Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled a motion of no confidence in Theresa May's premiership in the House of Commons, citing delays in the meaningful vote on the Brexit deal.
2019-01-15
Largest Majority Against UK Government in History
On January 15, 2019, Theresa May's government faced the largest majority against a United Kingdom government in history in a vote on her deal to leave the European Union.
2019-01-19
May's Brexit Deal Defeat in Parliament
Theresa May suffers a historic defeat in Parliament as lawmakers reject her Brexit divorce deal by a large margin, leading to a vote of no confidence which she survives.
2019-03-27
Theresa May announces resignation after third meaningful vote
During a meeting of the 1922 Committee, Theresa May confirmed that she would not lead the UK in the next stage of Brexit negotiations and was expected to resign after the third meaningful vote, if successful. However, the lack of a specified date and ambiguous wording meant her statement had no binding force.
2019-03-29
Defeat in Commons
On March 29, 2019, Theresa May faced defeat in the Commons on the withdrawal deal but not the political declaration.
2019-04-22
Conservative Associations call for vote of no confidence
Leaders of 70 Conservative Associations signed a petition calling for a vote of no confidence in Theresa May. This led to the possibility of an Extraordinary General Meeting being convened, which would be the first of its kind.
2019-05-24
Theresa May announces resignation as Conservative Party leader
Theresa May confirmed that she would resign as the Conservative Party leader on 7 June, stating that it was in the best interests of the country for a new prime minister to lead the effort. She continued to serve as prime minister until she officially resigned on 24 July.
2019-07-24
Theresa May steps down as Prime Minister
Theresa May ended her tenure as Prime Minister by tendering her resignation to the Queen on this date. Boris Johnson succeeded her as the new Prime Minister after being elected by the Conservative Party membership.
2023-09
Unveiling of May's Official Portrait and Book Publication
In September 2023, Theresa May's official portrait was unveiled in the House of Commons. Additionally, her book 'The Abuse of Power - Confronting Injustice in Public Life' was published, reflecting on her experiences in public service.
2024-03-08
Theresa May Announces Resignation from Parliament
Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation as a Member of Parliament after serving for 27 years. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and stated her commitment to supporting her party in the upcoming election.
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