UK PM May talking to the BBC 13 July

  • shed a "little tear" when she learned the result of the election exit poll
  • husband Phillip told her the news, was a complete shock
  • did not consider stepping down after election result

Speaking to BBC Radio 5Live she said:

"It took a few minutes for it to sink in, because we didn't see that result coming".

"My husband gave me a hug, I cried a little tear".

The prime minister said she did not watch the exit poll herself, as

"I have a little bit of superstition about things like that".

Strong and stable leadership ? Yea, right.

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May shed a little tear on hearing the exit poll result