THORNBURY and Yate’s Conservative MP Luke Hall has welcomed the announcement Theresa May is to become the country’s second female Prime Minister.

Mr Hall said Mrs May had the ‘experience, credentials and strength’ to lead a post-Brexit Great Britain and he believed she was determined to secure the best deals for the country.

“I am proud that once again the Conservative party has shown that being a woman in politics is no barrier to reaching our highest office,” said Mr Hall.

“At a time where much of the country feels uncertain about our place and standing in the world, and the need to provide robust and clear leadership on the economy, Teresa May has the experience, credentials and strength to take our country forward. I feel Theresa has those qualities and can lead our country through these uncertain times.”

“I also welcome Theresa’s focus and determination in ensuring we get the absolute best deal for Britain following the public’s EU referendum decision and pleased that she is highlighting important issues such as taking action on excessive executive pay and making it clear that large companies must also embrace their responsibility of giving back through the tax system.”

Mrs May became the only remaining candidate in the Tory leadership contest following the withdrawal of Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom today.

Mrs May, the longest-serving Home Secretary for 50 years, is set to meet with the Queen on Wednesday to formally be asked to lead the Government.

Her succession comes after David Cameron announced his resignation as Prime Minister the day after the EU Referendum, which saw the public vote to leave the European Union.

Paying tribute to Mr Cameron, the South Gloucestershire MP said: “I would like to pay tribute to Mr Cameron for his success in leading a reforming government that has delivered for communities in the past six years on the economy, creating jobs and in education.”

Mr Hall had initially backed Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb in the leadership race but he dropped out last week after failing to win support.

Mrs May was a clear favourite with Conservative MPs and her support led Andrea Leadsom to concede defeat this morning.