British Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a keynote speech at the annual conference of the Confederation of British Industry in London on November 19. May enlisted British business leaders’ support for her much-criticised Brexit deal, even as she faced mutiny in the ranks of her own party. Photo: Xinhua
British Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a keynote speech at the annual conference of the Confederation of British Industry in London on November 19. May enlisted British business leaders’ support for her much-criticised Brexit deal, even as she faced mutiny in the ranks of her own party. Photo: Xinhua
David Dodwell
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Outside In by David Dodwell

Brexit is a disaster, but Theresa May is magnificent in her ability to keep calm and carry on

  • David Dodwell says he may not agree with the British prime minister, but has come to admire her patience, resilience and focus on her country’s best interests

David Dodwell
David Dodwell

Updated: 10:24pm, 23 Nov, 2018

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British Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a keynote speech at the annual conference of the Confederation of British Industry in London on November 19. May enlisted British business leaders’ support for her much-criticised Brexit deal, even as she faced mutiny in the ranks of her own party. Photo: Xinhua
British Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a keynote speech at the annual conference of the Confederation of British Industry in London on November 19. May enlisted British business leaders’ support for her much-criticised Brexit deal, even as she faced mutiny in the ranks of her own party. Photo: Xinhua
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