'One of Britain's great reforming prime ministers': Leaders react to David Cameron's resignation post Brexit

David Cameron’s decision to step down as prime minister, post EU referendum voting, where Britain voted to leave the European Union, has left millions in shock. Baroness Warsi, a British lawyer, member of the House of Lords and Co-Chair of the Conservative Party from 2010-2012, expressed grief over David Cameron’s resignation.

Stunned & deeply saddened that David has decided to resign.
Simply lost for words. Need leadership more now than ever before @David_Cameron

— Sayeeda Warsi (@SayeedaWarsi) June 24, 2016

Michael Fallon, the defence secretary, told Radio 4 that Cameron would be remembered as “one of Britain’s great reforming prime ministers”, as reported by The Telegraph. Theresa Villiers, the Northern Ireland secretary, said: “It’s truly shocking news, it’s deeply sad… I would very much have preferred David Cameron to have been steering this country through the next few years. I entirely respect his decision but I think it’s a sad day for the country that he has decided to stand down.” Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour party, too praised Cameron saying: “I think the way he handled the Bloody Sunday inquiry and the way he handled the apology… I would praise him for that.” George Freeman, member of the Conservative party and minister for life sciences too tweeted in support of David Cameron post his resignation.

The PM @David_Cameron at his statesmanlike best. So sad to see him go. A great man, democrat, patriot and Conservative of huge integrity.

— George Freeman FRSA MP (@MPGeorgeFreeman) June 24, 2016

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Ruth Davidson, Scottish conservative leader wrote: “Right for the Prime Minister to offer stability while the country plots its course. Honorable to the last.”

Right for the Prime Minister to offer stability while the country plots its course. Honorable to the last.

— Ruth Davidson (@RuthDavidsonPC) June 24, 2016

Gilad Erdan public security and strategic affairs minister reacted to the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron saying: “Cameron’s resignation is sad and unfortunate, but proves that he was a smart and responsible leader. A true gentleman.” as reported by The Jerusalem Post. Harry Leslie Smith, British writer, war veteran and pro-Europe campaigner criticised “lame duck” David Cameron for “causing much harm and no good to Britain”.

#DavidCameron resigns after causing much harm to Britain and no good.

— John Smith (son of Harry Leslie Smith) (@Harryslaststand) June 24, 2016

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Lame duck #DavidCameron

— John Smith (son of Harry Leslie Smith) (@Harryslaststand) June 24, 2016