The second woman prime minister in British history may be set for an equally historic tenure as the first: Margaret Thatcher. In other words, May is set for the test of a lifetime that she cannot afford to fail, come what may. Read | Brexit vote: All you need to know about Britain’s referendum on leaving the EU The task before May is not only to lead Britain out of the EU, but also unite the divided Conservative party and the dis-United Kingdom – demand is growing to hold another independence referendum in the pro-EU Scotland. Given her formidable reputation as a no-nonsense Home secretary and as one who coined the words ‘nasty party’ in 2002 while seeking to refashion her Conservative party, May appears to be the best person to deal with the situation.

Source: Hindustan Times July 12, 2016 15:00 UTC