The Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough Constituency, of over thirty years experience, has welcomed the selection of Theresa May as Britain's next Prime Minister. Sir Edward Leigh commented:

"I congratulate Theresa May on her selection as Conservative leader, and I give her my full support as our incoming prime minister. Now is the time to unite our country and move towards a prosperous, democratic future outside the European Union and I'm confident that Theresa can be a great prime minister."

"I myself thought Andrea Leadsom was the best candidate and I'm disappointed she's pulled out. A free, frank, and friendly debate amongst party members would have made a healthy contribution to our political culture, and it would be good for Conservative party members to have their say. I am glad, however, that we can form a new, strong Conservative government in a timely matter. We're moving the country in the right direction."

Sir Edward also appeared on BBC One's Six O'Clock News programme, which can be found here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07k0shm/bbc-news-at-six-11072016