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Former Prime Minister Theresa May stuns homeowner after leaving jolly Ring doorbell message out canvassing - days after David Cameron was caught doing the same thing

Daily Mail Online 2 days ago

This is the moment former Prime Minister Theresa May left a jolly Ring doorbell message while out canvassing - just days after David Cameron was caught doing the same thing.

The outgoing Tory backbencher for Maidenhead was spotted politely encouraging residents living on a quiet street in Perth to vote for hopeful Tory candidate Luke Graham. 

As Brits gear up to visit polling stations this week, the former leader of the Conservatives left a polite and brief message as the party ramps up its campaigning in Scotland. 

As the former PM knocked the door at around 4pm yesterday, a neighbour can be seen shouting over 'nice to see you Theresa' before Mrs May replied 'nice to see you too - even nicer if you vote for Luke Graham'.

The politician then went on to leave a message on the households doorbell where she said: 'Hello, my name is Theresa May and I am here supporting Luke Graham, the Conservative candidate for the general election on the fourth of July. 

Prime Minister Theresa May left a jolly Ring doorbell message while out canvassing shocking residents
Prime Minister Theresa May left a jolly Ring doorbell message while out canvassing shocking residents
The outgoing Tory backbencher for Maidenhead was spotted politely encouraging residents living on a quiet street in Perth to vote hopeful Tory candidate Luke Graham
The outgoing Tory backbencher for Maidenhead was spotted politely encouraging residents living on a quiet street in Perth to vote hopeful Tory candidate Luke Graham

'As you're not in I'll pop a leaflet through your door.'

Mrs May's canvassing efforts were applauded online - with some saying it showed British democracy at its finest.

Labour councillor for Dudley Adam Aston said: 'Say what you like about Britain and it’s politics but there ain’t many western democracies where you’d get a former Prime Minister leaving a lovely little message on your ring doorbell.'

Another on social media wrote: 'Only in the UK does an ex-PM knock on your door! Love it.' Someone else added 'love this' while a third said 'she's so precious'. 

Earlier this month a family was left stunned when Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron appeared on their door cam in Eastleigh, Hampshire, similarly leaving a short, polite message and a leaflet when he found there was no one home.

'Hi, it's David Cameron. I was calling because of the election on July 4,' he said.

'I'm here with Paul Holmes, your local MP, who's keen to win your support on July 4 and we'll be leaving one of these in your door. Thanks very much, have a good day.'

Holly Alison, 19, posted the footage with the comment: 'Wasn't expecting that.'

In a on TikTok Lord Cameron, the former PM, was shown rocking up to a suburban home. He then left a characteristically polite message and a leaflet when he found there was no one home.
In a on TikTok Lord Cameron, the former PM, was shown rocking up to a suburban home. He then left a characteristically polite message and a leaflet when he found there was no one home.

In March Ms May became one of 75 Conservative MPs who decided to stand down ahead of the general election.

The former PM said she was taking the 'difficult decision' to step down so she can focus on campaigning on modern slavery and human trafficking. 

The 67-year-old, who led the Tories through three years of torrid Brexit infighting in the wake of the EU referendum, said she would 'no longer be able to do her job as an MP the way she believe is right' for her constituents.

In a statement to the Maidenhead Advertiser, Mrs May said: 'It has been an honour and a privilege to serve everyone in the Maidenhead constituency as the Member of Parliament for the last 27 years. 

'Being an MP is about service to one's constituents and I have always done my best to ensure that I respond to the needs of local people and the local area.

'Since stepping down as Prime Minister I have enjoyed being a backbencher again and having more time to work for my constituents and champion causes close to my heart including most recently launching a Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.

Theresa May pictured outside Downing Street with her husband Philip in 2019
Theresa May pictured outside Downing Street with her husband Philip in 2019
Mrs May tearfully quit as PM in 2019 after three years of bitter Tory infighting on Brexit
Mrs May tearfully quit as PM in 2019 after three years of bitter Tory infighting on Brexit

'These causes have been taking an increasing amount of my time.

'Because of this, after much careful thought and consideration, I have realised that, looking ahead, I would no longer be able t o do my job as an MP in the way I believe is right and my constituents deserve.

'I have therefore taken the difficult decision to stand down at the next General Election.'

Mrs May served as home secretary under Lord Cameron between 2010 and 2016 before succeeding him as PM.

She arrived in Downing Street in July 2016 on a wave of enthusiasm and was responsible for negotiating a Brexit deal with the European Union.

She triggered Article 50 on March 29, 2017 promising to take Britain out of the EU in two years.

Mrs May marked her arrival with an impassioned promise on the steps of Number 10 to tackle the 'burning injustices' which hold back the poor, ethnic minorities, women and the working classes in modern British society.

But a gamble snap election in June 2017 cost her any majority and her entire premiership was dominated by tortuous negotiations in Brussels and vicious infighting within her own party over the terms on which the UK would leave. 

The 2017 result saw the Tory majority wiped out while a visibly distraught Mrs May had to turn to the DUP to prop her up in Parliament, promising £1billion in extra Government funds for Northern Ireland.

Mrs May said it was 'the honour of her life' to serve as prime minister (Pictured in March 2019)
Mrs May said it was 'the honour of her life' to serve as prime minister (Pictured in March 2019)
Theresa May was responsible for negotiating a Brexit deal with the European Union (Pictured in September last year)
Theresa May was responsible for negotiating a Brexit deal with the European Union (Pictured in September last year)

That December she attempted to salvage the Brexit deal by finalising a Withdrawal Agreement with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker.

However, the 2017 agreement introduced the controversial 'backstop' customs arrangements for Northern Ireland which were to be fiercely opposed by the DUP and hardline Tory Brexiteers in the European Research Group.

Eventually, opposition to her proposed Brexit deal saw Conservative MPs hold a confidence vote in her leadership, and although she survived her authority was diminished and she announced her resignation five months later in May 2019

Speaking during her leaving speech at the time, she said: 'I will shortly leave the job that it has been the honour of my life to hold.

'The second female prime minister, but certainly not the last. I do so with no ill will, but with enormous and enduring gratitude to have had the opportunity to serve the country I love.'

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