Theresa May

Theresa had a varied education spanning both the state and private sectors, and she read Geography at Oxford University. She started her career at the Bank of England and went on to hold posts at the Association for Payment Clearing Services (APACS). 

Theresa has been involved in politics for many years, starting out stuffing envelopes at her local Conservative association before serving as a councillor in the London Borough of Merton from 1986 to 1994. 

Theresa was elected MP for Maidenhead in 1997. She lives in the constituency and is an active local campaigner. Her campaigns include improving local train services, safeguarding services at St Marks Hospital, and rejuvenating Maidenhead town centre. 

Theresa was appointed Home Secretary in May 2010. She is leading the Government’s work to free up the police to fight crime more effectively, secure the borders and reduce immigration, and protect the UK from terrorism. She was also Minister for Women & Equalities from 2010 to 2012.