On this day - 13 July
Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.
Theresa May became Prime Minister
On July 13th 2016 Theresa May became the Prime Minister of the UK following David Cameron's resignation. She remained in the role until July 24th 2019 when she resigned. She was the second female British Prime Minister following Margaret Thatcher, another Conservative leader.
Her time as prime minister focused heavily on Brexit negotiations. Other events of note during her premiership include the Grenfell Tower fire, Salisbury poisonings and the Manchester Arena bombing.
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