RIBA president: ‘PM has left country in limbo’

Theresa May's resignation speech in full as tearful PM confirms exit in two weeks

Ben Derbyshire responds to Theresa May’s resignation

Britain has been left in limbo by Theresa May’s resignation, RIBA president Ben Derbyshire has warned.

May announced her departure this morning in a televised statement outside 10 Downing Street at the very end of which she broke down in tears. She will leave office on June 7, triggering an internal race for the leadership.

Derbyshire issued a statement ruing the news and re-stating the RIBA’s opposition to a no-deal Brexit.

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