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How old is Theresa May, what is her net worth and how much did she get paid as Prime Minister?
THERESA May stepped down as the Tory leader after failing to deliver Brexit, she has since been preceded by Boris Johnson as Britain's new PM.
May was forced to resign after she failed to get backing for her Brexit deal - and lost the support of her own MPs. Here's everything we know about her.
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Who is Theresa May and what's her background?
Theresa May graduated from Oxford University with a geography degree in 1977.
May started her career at the Bank of England, and has worked as a financial consultant and senior adviser in International Affairs before she turned to politics.
Her previous positions in Government include Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities.
Theresa May has been the MP for Maidenhead since 1997, and became the first female chairman of the Conservative Party from 2002-2003.
Her husband Philip, who works in private equity, has been described as her "secret weapon" because he acts as her eyes and ear in the City.
In 2011, then Home Secretary May, revealed to that she has Type 1 diabetes, a disease which carries risks of heart attacks and strokes.
Speaking at the time, May said she carries a needle with her at all times and must inject herself with insulin at least twice a day.
May was appointed PM on July 13, 2016.
Back then, the BBC said "her toughness has become her political hallmark".
She regularly attends St Andrew's Church with her husband in Sonning, Berkshire.
The couple have been married since 1980 and have no children.
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How old is she and what is her worth?
May was born in Eastbourne, Sussex on October 1, 1956.
The former leader of the Conservative Party is 62 years old.
She is worth an estimated £2.01million, according
What will she do now?
Mrs May will become acting leader while the race begins to find her replacement - with Boris Johnson the current favourite.
However, she will remain as PM until that happens, likely to be until the end of July.
She plans to stay as MP for Maidenhead until the next election scheduled for 2022.
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How much did she make as Prime Minister?
The Prime Minister is currently paid £153,907 a year, which includes the basic salary for an MP – currently set at £76,011.
And being PM does have its perks - May gets a £130,000 a year plush pad at No 11 Downing Street and free use of lavish Chequers throughout the year.
She also has access to a chauffeur-driven car.
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