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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.
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