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British prime minister David Cameron stepped down from office after his efforts to keep the United Kingdom in the European Union were voted down. \u00a0Under parliamentary systems, the head of the party with a majority\u00a0in the legislature becomes the Prime Minister. \u00a0So the new leader\u00a0of the Conservative Party and thus the new Prime Minister is Theresa May. \u00a0She is the first woman to serve in that office since Margaret Thatcher. \u00a0She is also an active member in the Church of England.<\/div>\n
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I wonder if this heralds a trend of the world\u2019s powerful nations being led by women. . . .May, Merkel, Clinton? \u00a0And yet\u00a0they would have different political beliefs.<\/div>\n

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\u00a0From \u00a0UK\u2019s New Prime Minister Says Christian Faith Informs Her Politics \u2013 Christian News Headlines<\/a>:<\/em><\/div>\n
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Theresa May will become the new prime minister<\/a> of the United Kingdom.<\/div>\n
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May was confirmed as the prime minister after her rival, Andrea Leadsom, announced Monday that she was withdrawing from the race.<\/div>\n
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May will take over after David Cameron resigns on Wednesday. His resignation comes just after voters choose to break from the European Union.<\/div>\n
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May, who supported the UK\u2019s vote against the EU, will be the first female prime minister since Margaret Thatcher.<\/div>\n
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\u201cI know some politicians seek high office because they are driven by ideological fervor. I know others seek it for reasons of ambition or glory. My reasons are much simpler. I grew up the daughter of a local vicar and the granddaughter of a regimental sergeant major. Public service has been a part of who I am for as long as I can remember.\u201d<\/div>\n
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She is a practicing member of the Church of England, but says she likes to keep her personal life private.<\/div>\n
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\u201cI think it\u2019s right that we don\u2019t flaunt these things here in British politics. But it is a part of me, it\u2019s there and it obviously helps to frame my thinking and my approach.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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