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Theresa May Delivers First Remarks as U.K. Prime Minister
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U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May cleared out many of her predecessor David Cameron’s senior team as she put her stamp on the government that will oversee Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.
May, who took office less than three weeks after Britons voted to leave the EU, promised a “bold new positive role” for Britain abroad and less “burning injustice” at home, making a pitch for the center-ground of politics where U.K. elections are traditionally won.