This morning, Theresa May made an announcement outside Downing Street, telling the world she would be stepping down as Conservative leader on Friday, June 7.
The head of the Church of England tweeted a series of messages, praising her for showing “determination, resilience and a sense of public duty that has never wavered”.
He said: “That is a service to us all that deserves our admiration and gratitude.”
He also asked people to take a moment to “pause and pray for her and her husband, Philip, whose support has been unwavering, and for all those around them working to ensure a smooth transition into new leadership.”
The Prime Minister talked about her “deep regret” that she had not been able to deliver Brexit.
Mrs May said, however, that she was “right to persevere” with her withdrawal agreement, “even when the odds against success seemed high”.
The Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn has said whoever does take over should call a general election.
Backing the claim on Premier’s News Hour, Christian Labour MP, Stephen Timms said: “We will press for a general election and I think that would be the right thing.
“I think the country needs to have the chance to say, is this the person who we want to lead the country over the next few years?”
“We need to be frank the premiership has not been a success.
“It’s difficult to work…
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