Theresa May: 'I got us into this and I will get us out'

Prime Minister strikes a conciliatory tone as she faces backbenchers for first time since general election

Theresa May faced backbench Tory MPs last night in what was seen as a make-or-break meeting for her political future.

According to politicians present, the Prime Minister struck a conciliatory tone, apologising to those who had lost their seats, saying sorry "several times for making the call about the election" and adding "she would serve us as long as we want her".

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