THERESA MAY RESIGNS

May 7, 2015:

Voters elect a majority Conservative government. Then- prime minister David Cameron announces an in/ out referendum on EU membership.

June 24, 2016:

Cameron resigns after Britain votes 52% to 48% to leave the EU.

July 13, 2016:

After a Conservative Party leadership contest, Theresa May becomes Prime Minister.

March 29, 2017:

Government triggers Article 50, setting the date for Britain’s exit from the EU as March 29, 2019.

June 8, 2017:

May loses the Conservative majority after a snap