Former Prime Minister Theresa May has announced her decision to step down as a Member of Parliament at the next general election, marking the end of a distinguished 27-year-long political career.

The 67-year-old, who served as the leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019 and as Home Secretary from 2010 to 2016, revealed her intentions to focus on championing causes close to her heart, including the fight against modern slavery.

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