heresa Mayhas said her Christian faith helps her make difficult decisions as she revealed her husband Philip picks her clothes and handbags when she goes shopping.
The Prime Minister said her belief in God means she has faith in her gut instincts as she defended her leadership style which has been criticised for shutting others out of the decision-making process.
Mrs May, a keen follower of fashion, also unmasked her stylist as her husband Philip, who is “good at accessories too, particularly good at choosing handbags and bracelets for presents and good at flowers”.
In a revealing personal interview with the Sunday Times, Mrs May confessed that the Brexit debate is keeping her awake at night, but that her faith was guiding her decision making.
She said that while the issues were “really complex” she is also “very conscious” that the government needs to get on with delivering a deal for Britain.
She said: “Well, it is a moment of change. It is a hugely challenging time. And we need to get on with the deal in terms of Brexit. And I’m very conscious of that. I want to make sure that everything we do ensures Britain is a country that works for everyone.
“And that we really get out there and forge a new role in the world post-Brexit. We can make a success of it, we will make a success of it. But these are really complex issues.”
“It’s not so much about how do you steel yourself, it’s about, ‘Are you doing the right thing?’ If you know you are doing the right thing, you have the confidence , the energy to go and deliver that right message.
The Conservative leader said her sense of duty came from being the only child of a clergyman, who instilled in her a self-belief.
She said: “I suppose there is something in terms of faith, I am a practising member of the Church of England and so forth, that lies behind what I do. It’s not like I’ve decided to do what I’m going to do and I’m stubborn.
“I’ll think it through, have a gut instinct, look at the evidence, work through the arguments, because you have to think through the unintended consequences.
“But ultimately, if you’ve done all that and you believe it’s the right thing to do , then you should go and do it — but sometimes it is difficult.”
On the subject of shopping, she revealed she only browses online and her husband accompanies her to the shops where she seeks his advice.
“Well, I like to think I’ve always done that. At night, I’ll think through my outfit for the next day and I go to certain shops where they know me”, she said.
Mrs May added that Philip is a “huge support” to her and revealed he is getting used to being the sidekick to one of the world’s most powerful politicians.
“It’s taken a bit of adjusting for him to see people writing about what he wears and taking selfies of him, but he’s getting used to it!” she said.
“He’s been surprised by how much interest he’s had. Philip says he gets 90 per cent of the fun for only 10 per cent of the effort.”
On the couple’s inability to have children, she said: “That wasn’t possible so you get on with life.” She has previously said the experience “affected both of them”.
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