Changing of the guard

After British Prime Minister David Cameron tends his resignation to the Queen, Theresa May, home secretary since 2010, will lead the Conservative government in a post-Brexit world

OUTGOING: David Cameron, 49

Oct 9, 1966: Born in London. Father is a stockbroker, mother a retired justice of the peace

Education: Reads Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford

Early career, 1988-93: Conservative Research Department, briefing senior government figures

1994-2001: Director of Corporate Affairs at Carlton Communications

Political career: Becomes MP for Witney in 2001

2005: Becomes Conservative leader, succeeding Michael Howard

2010: Elected Prime Minister, leading coalition government with Liberal Democrats

2015: Returned for second term after Conservatives win surprise election victory

2016: Backs Remain campaign in referendum on leaving European Union. Resigns after Leave campaign wins

INCOMING: Theresa May, 59

Oct 1,1956: Born in Eastbourne. Daughter of Anglican priest. Both parents die before May is 25

Education: Reads Geography at Oxford

Early career, 1977-83: Financial consultant at Bank of England

1985-97: Association for Payment Clearing Services, helping prepare for rollout of Euro currency

Political career: Elected MP for Maidenhead in 1997

2009-10: Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary

2010: Appointed Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities, giving up latter in 2012

2015: Pursues reform of police, taking hard line  on drug policy and  immigration

2016: Backs Remain campaign in Brexit referendum. Becomes Conservative Party leader
and Prime Minister

Sources: Wire agencies, British Government 

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