FOLLOWING the arrival of Theresa May at number 10, Tory MP Ranil Jayawardena has backed the new leader.

Mr Jayawardena was full of praise for the outgoing David Cameron.

He wrote: “David Cameron became leader of the Conservative Party in 2005, committed to a modernisation agenda. He has showed leadership on social issues, foreign aid, and bringing climate change to the centre of British politics.

“He has been a great Prime Minister, working to rebuild our economy, reform our public services and reshape our country.”

He continued: “As Prime Minister, he set political difference aside in coalition, working in the national interest to rebuild our country in the aftermath of the financial crisis. I hope that he will continue to contribute to public life in other ways in the future.”

The local MP was also full of hope and was looking forward to a future under new Prime Minister Theresa May.

“Having seen her work as Home Secretary first hand, through my work on the Home Affairs Select Committee, I know that she will be a strong leader, a tireless negotiator, and a source of strength for many during these turbulent times.

“Theresa May will be the United Kingdom’s second female Prime Minister and I know that she will work hard to build on the impressive record of this Government, delivering a country that works for everyone.”

He concluded that the recent shake up of English politics, following the referendum which saw the country vote to leave EU, will bring stability sooner rather than later:

“Although the result came earlier than many of us were expecting, I am pleased that the uncertainty regarding the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has been resolved. I am sure that this turn of events will give us greater national stability during this time of change.”