for her dedicated public service to the country.

She has led with dignity and grace

through a time of great change,

and under exceptionally difficult circumstances

both at home and abroad.

I am humbled and honored to have the support

of my parliamentary colleagues, and to be elected as leader

of the Conservative and Unionist Party.

It is the greatest privilege of my life

to be able to serve the party I love

and give back to the country I owe so much to.

The United Kingdom is a great country,

but there is no doubt we face a profound economic challenge.

We now need stability and unity,

and I will make it my utmost priority

to bring our party and our country together,

because that is the only way

we will overcome the challenges we face,

and build a better, more prosperous future

for our children and our grandchildren.

I pledge that I will serve you with integrity and humility,

and I will work day in,

day out to deliver for the British people.