Theresa May Forms a New U.K. Government

“After a transfer of power of startling speed, Theresa May took office as Britain’s prime minister on Wednesday afternoon, promising to honor last month’s referendum to leave the European Union, but also to heal some of the divisions that the vote exposed, and to create an economy that works for everyone, not just the “privileged few,'” the New York Times reports.

“Ms. May had supported Britain’s remaining in the European Union, but tepidly, and she promised to respect the outcome of the June 23 vote.”

The Telegraph reports that May has chosen Boris Johnson, who led the effort to leave the European Union, as Foreign Secretary.