Theresa May is certain to become the new British Prime Minister.

(Baonghean.vn)- A few hours ago, the candidate participating in the race to succeed Prime Minister David Cameron, Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom, announced her withdrawal from the race, handing over the leadership position of the "foggy country" to Home Secretary Theresa May.

Theresa May will become the second female prime minister in British history. (Photo: Independent)

Thus, Home Secretary Theresa May has certainly become the female Prime Minister to succeed Mr. David Cameron.

“It is in the best interests of our country that I stand for leadership,” Ms Leadsom said. “I believe that leaving the EU will open a bright future ahead, one in which the British people can share a new prosperity, freedom and democracy.”

“The referendum result demonstrates a desire for change – strong leadership is needed now to start the process of leaving the EU. A nine-week campaign at such a crucial time for the UK is something no one should have wanted,” Ms Leasom said.

Candidate Andrea Leadsom has withdrawn from the race, handing over the leadership position to Home Secretary Theresa May. Photo: Twitter

The Energy Secretary added: “I have to recognise that the interests of our country need to be delivered by a strong and popular Prime Minister. I am therefore withdrawing from the race and I wish Theresa May great success. I will support her. Thank you.”

Earlier the same day, British Home Secretary Theresa May pledged to lead Britain out of the European Union successfully, while rejecting proposals to "ignore" the results of the recent referendum on Britain's membership in the EU if she became British Prime Minister.

Mrs. May is the only candidate running for the position of leader of the Conservative Party, which means becoming the new British Prime Minister to replace Mr. Cameron. In the second round of voting on July 7 of Conservative MPs, Mrs. Theresa May received overwhelming support with 199 votes, while her closest rival, Minister of Energy and Climate Change Andrea Leadsom, only received 84 votes./.

Lan Ha

(According to The Guardian)