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Live updates: Theresa May becomes prime minister

Theresa May has become Prime Minister after accepting an invitation from the Queen to form a new government.

  • David Cameron said it had been the "greatest honour of my life to serve our country as prime minister" as he spoke outside Downing Street
  • Mr Cameron and his family left Downing Street following his speech
  • Mr Cameron has met the Queen and tendered his resignation, which has been accepted
  • Mrs May met the Queen at Buckingham Palace and became prime minister after accepting an invitation to form a new government
  • In a speech in Downing Street, Mrs May promised to create "a country that works for everyone"
  • Mrs May made several key Cabinet appointments on Wednesday, and is expected to make further additions on Thursday
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Canada and Belgium leaders welcome new British PM

The prime ministers of Canada and Belgium have joined leaders from around the world in congratulating Theresa May on becoming prime minister.

Justin Trudeau Credit: PA

Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister, issued a statement congratulating Mrs May and paying tribute to David Cameron.

Meanwhile, the prime minister of Belgium, Charles Michel, took to Twitter to congratulate Mrs May, saying he hopes the UK will be a "close partner" of Belgium.

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