UK: what is known about the next prime minister Theresa May – France Info

Theresa May succeed David Cameron as Prime Minister on Wednesday. That this conservative-we know that soon will head the UK?

On Wednesday, Theresa May succeed David Cameron as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Settling at 10 Downing Street, she became the second woman to hold the post after Margaret Thatcher (4 May 1979 to 28 November 1990). Described as a new “Iron Lady”, she knows the corridors of power. It is she who will lead the negotiations Brexit with the European Union (EU). What do we know about the next head of the British government?

► A woman’s personality rather erased but with a true “moral duty”

Theresa May, daughter of Anglican clergy and sixties without children, is distinguished by his righteousness and his direct style more than charisma. To those who consider cold and featureless, she replies: “I’m not a politician who made the show, I do not do the rounds of TV studios, I do not tell gossip over lunch, I do not drink glasses at the bar of Parliament, I do not give myself easily. “for the British newspaper the Guardian, his real weakness would be” free of major political vision “, but in today’s troubled times, the paper admits that” composure and moral sense of duty may be according to the country needs . “

Theresa May, the future British prime minister – Reportage London Annabelle Grelier

► She has great political experience and convening power in the Conservative party

for 59 years, Theresa May has real political experience: it is Interior Minister and MP for six years for 20 years. “ She has extensive experience of how the House of Commons, Parliament and the highest offices of the State ” according to Sophie Lossouarn specialist politicians Anglo-Saxon and lecturer at University of the Sorbonne Nouvelle.
Besides long experience in politics, Theresa May is “ the most likely to be able to reunite the Conservative party and reunify the UK since the cataclysm of June 23 ” ensures -t it. Eurosceptic who converted to maintain in the EU during the campaign on the Brexit Theresa May is supported by party members who were in favor of “ REMAIN ” and those against.

Proof of the confidence it inspires in the UK, at least in financial circles: the confirmation of his nomination as Prime Minister following the withdrawal of its competitor Andrea Leadsom caused an increase the pound and the stock exchange. “ This is a good sign says Sophie Lossouarn. It will ensure both the stability and continuity with David Cameron.”

” Theresa May is most likely to be able to reunite the Conservative Party and the UK “- Sophie Loussouarn, lecturer

► in war against crime it also intends to reduce the social divide in Britain.

The politician is defined as a conservative “ One Nation ” – a form of conservatism that advocates paternalism between the “upper classes” and disadvantaged social classes, and therefore Caring – and a liberal-conservative – an ideology that defends the respect for established values, authority, security, national identity, of individual freedom and support liberal ideas economically.

As Interior Minister, has adopted restrictive policies on drugs and immigration. “We know its fight against criminals and firmness , describes Sophie Lossouarn. Today, she will create a progressive policy, ie investing in education. She embodies a moralistic image of the Conservative party. ” For many observers, the fact that it remained six years in this difficult trial position is proof of its competence. From its arrival the crime rate in the UK has fallen and its position on immigration is considered closed.

The fight against inequality is also a workhorse of Theresa May. “I think she will be keen to reduce the social divide in the UK as manifested by June 23 this opposition between town and country, between the elite and the governed and between generations “Sophie Loussouarn analysis. She also said on Monday in his first speaking after confirming its next inauguration that Britain “ needs a new strong and positive vision for the future of [the] country. A vision of a country that not only works for the privileged few but that works for us all. “

► a new management determined to start negotiations for Brexit

in the same speech, Theresa May assured that the UK had “ need strong leadership .” And with a pretty firm position that May intends to lead it to completion Brexit. “ Brexit means Brexit and we will make it a success ” she protested. She wants the UK “ negotiating the best agreement ” Release the EU and whether it is constructed “ a new role in the world .” It is also, according to Sophie Loussouarn, “ the candidate best able to renegotiate relations with Europe” . However, the specialist ensures that the next prime minister, “ not going to rush to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty that would launch the process. She even talked to wait until next year. “the priority for
Theresa May is ” launch a debate on the expectations of the British, the business community, the Conservative Party and a major debate on immigration, which is really the cause of this vote on 23 June. this is to see if the UK is a member of the European single market, which implies the free movement of persons “ as explained Sophie Loussouarn.