Prime Minister Cameron urges Britain to maintain close ties with the EU

(Baonghean.vn) - During the final question-and-answer session at the House of Commons on July 13, outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron urged his successor, Theresa May, to make efforts to maintain close relations between the UK and the European Union (EU) even as the new government conducts negotiations to leave the union.

Outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron. Photo: BBC

Speaking to MPs in the House of Commons, Mr Cameron said that maintaining a close relationship with the EU would benefit Britain in the areas of trade, cooperation and security.

Outgoing Prime Minister Cameron has stressed that the new British Prime Minister's top priority is to ensure that British businesses continue to have proper access to the EU single market.

Mr Cameron's statement was made during his final question period in the House of Commons as Prime Minister. He will then go to the Palace to submit his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II. New Prime Minister Theresa May will take office tonight, July 13, local time.

Mr. Cameron became British Prime Minister in May 2010 and was re-elected after the Conservative Party's victory in the general election in May 2015. He decided to resign after failing to convince British voters to vote to stay in the EU in the June 23 referendum./.

Lan Ha

(According to AFP)