JUST three weeks since the country voted to leave the European Union, the country has a new Prime Minister.

The weeks that followed the EU referendum on June 23 have been unlike any that political commentators have ever seen – the resignation of David Cameron, two party leadership contests and now, the arrival of Theresa May in Downing Street.

Mrs May, who has been Home Secretary since 2010, the longest anyone has spent in the role for 100 years, takes over the reins at the most challenging time in recent political history.

Earlier today, David Cameron faced Prime Minister’s Questions for the final time.

He was greeted with a rapturous standing ovation from his own MPs and with applause from all sides of the Commons.

MP for South Swindon, Robert Buckland, said: “I thought it was a very fitting send off.

“There was genuine respect on all sides of the house and we had a lively debate.

“He leaves many long lasting reforms and achievements that will be his enduring legacy – record employment, low unemployment, plus the fact that he took on the economy when it was really struggling.”

However, any lengthy discussion of David Cameron’s legacy will have to wait as Theresa May takes over and starts to put her own distinctive mark on her government.

She got straight to work this evening and appointed a number of key figures to her new look Cabinet. 

George Osborne has resigned and former Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has been unveiled as the new Chancellor. 

Amber Rudd was named as the new Home Secretary, the first of a number of women expected to be given top jobs. 

In the surprise of the evening so far, Boris Johnson has been appointed as Foreign Secretary. 

A new post has been created to oversee our exit from the EU and David Davis has beeen named as the first 'Brexit minister'.

Mrs May herself campaigned for Britain to remain within the European Union but her opponents on the other side of the EU divide all fell by the wayside before the leadership campaign had even properly begun.

Both of Swindon's MPs have welcomed Mrs May to her new role and offered optimism as to what lies ahead.

Robert Buckland said: “I’ve been a strong supporter of Theresa May so I’m delighted.

“I have worked with her closely, particularly on the Investigatory Powers Bill – she offers stability, experience, confidence and a sense of purpose.

“Her work ethic is phenomenal and I’m sure she will be an outstanding Prime Minister.”

Fellow Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson also gave his backing to the new Prime Minister, saying: “Theresa May offers experience, stability and a determination to continue making Britain great.

“We have a united party, a united government and the business of government will continue with real zeal.”