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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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Hollande urges May to begin Brexit negotiations quickly

Francois Hollande has made a phone call to new Prime Minister Theresa May. Credit: PA

French President Francois Hollande has urged Theresa May to begin Brexit negotiations as quickly as possible, his office said after a phone call between the two leaders on Wednesday.

In a statement, the President's office said: "They agreed to actively develop the bilateral relationship that warmly unites France and Britain in all fields.

"The president repeated his desire that negotiations for Britain's exit from the European Union should be launched as quickly as possible."

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