Theresa May (British Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	01/10/1956
Age	69 years
Birthplace	Eastbourne, England

Latest News about Theresa May

08/07/2026

Theresa May publicly criticized Labour's rail nationalisation plan, arguing that it would worsen services and create a more centralized bureaucracy. Her comments reflected her continuing role as a prominent Conservative voice in debates over public services and state ownership.

27/10/2025

Theresa May warned the Conservatives against using populism for short-term political gain in a wide-ranging criticism of the party's current direction. The remarks showed her continued willingness to challenge her own party on policy and strategy after leaving the premiership.

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Bio/Wiki

Real Name	Theresa Mary May
Nickname	Mrs May
Political Journey	Elected MP for Maidenhead in the 1997 General Election Entered shadow cabinet in 1999 as Shadow Education and Employment Secretary Given Transport portfolio in the Shadow Cabinet in 2001 Appointed first female Chairman of the Conservative Party in July 2002 Appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Transport in 2003 and sworn of the Privy Council Became Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in June 2004 Appointed Shadow Leader of the House of Commons in 2005 Made Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in January 2009 Re-elected MP for Maidenhead on 6 May 2010 Appointed Home Secretary by David Cameron on 12 May 2010 Became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 13 July 2016 Resigned as Prime Minister on 24 July 2019 Announced resignation as MP in March 2024 Re-elected as MP for Maidenhead in December 2019 Member of the House of Lords as Baroness May of Maidenhead since August 2024
Biggest Rival	Andrea Leadsom
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Libra

Physical Stats & More

Height	168 cm (5’ 6”)
Weight	66 kg (146 lbs)
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Heythrop Primary School, Heythrop, Oxfordshire, England St. Juliana's Convent School for Girls, Begbroke, Oxfordshire, England Holton Park Girls' Grammar School, Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England
College	St Hugh's College, Oxford University, England, United Kingdom
Educational Qualifications	BA Degree in Geography

Personal Life

Religion	Anglicanism
Address	House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW
Hobbies	Cooking Long Walk Footwear collection Alpine Hiking

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Husband	Philip John May, Investment Banker (married 1980)

Family

Father	Hubert Brasier (a clergyman of the Church of England)
Mother	Zaidee Brasier
Spouse	Philip John May

Career

Net Worth	£1.6 million (as in 2010)

Favourites

Favorite Food	St Clements [orange juice mixed with lemonade]

Social Media

Twitter	https://x.com/theresa_may

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Theresa May abstains from smoking and drinking alcohol.
2. She achieved second class in Geography from Oxford University.
3. Theresa worked at the Bank of England from 1977 to 1983.
4. Between 1985 and 1997, she served as a financial consultant and senior adviser.
5. Sadly, she lost both her parents within a month in tragic incidents.
6. Her husband, Philip, is two years younger than her.
7. Theresa May has Type 1 diabetes and takes insulin injections twice daily.
8. She is recognized for her vast shoe collection and reserved demeanor.
9. As the former president of Women2Win, she has been a strong advocate for women in Parliament.
10. She is a one-nation conservative.
11. She was the longest-serving Conservative Home Secretary for over a century.

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