Theresa May Announces Retirement from Parliament
After 27 years, the former UK Prime Minister steps down, citing a desire to focus on combating modern slavery.
- Theresa May, the UK's second female prime minister, has announced her retirement from Parliament after 27 years of service.
- Her tenure was marked by efforts to navigate the Brexit chaos, which ultimately led to her resignation as prime minister.
- May plans to devote her post-political life to fighting modern slavery, a cause she has been passionate about.
- Despite her controversial stance on immigration, May's political career included initiatives aimed at social justice.
- Her decision to retire comes as the Conservative Party faces predictions of a landslide defeat in this year's elections.