Former UK PM Theresa May announces decision to quit as lawmaker

The 67-year-old Conservative Party politician is the latest in the line to signal her exit from the parliament before the election scheduled to take place later this year.

At present, the polls indicate the victory of the governing party.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve everyone in the Maidenhead constituency as a member of parliament for the last 27 years,” May told the local Maidenhead Advertiser newspaper.

Announcing her decision to quit as lawmaker, May said that the causes close to her heart including tackling modern slavery and human trafficking, were “taking an increasing amount” of her time.

“Because of this, after much careful thought and consideration, I have realised that looking ahead, I would no longer be able to do my job as an MP in the way I believe is right and my constituents deserve,” she said.

May added that she remained “committed” to supporting British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

She also expressed confidence that Conservatives would win the polls that are expected to take place in the second half of 2024.