Theresa May Announces a Book Reflecting on Power and Politics
Former British prime minister Theresa May is set to publish a new work titled The Abuse of Power. The book surveys moments in recent political history, including an infamous incident in Salisbury, where in 2018 a nerve agent attack affected a former GRU colonel and his daughter.
The forthcoming memoir is described as a candid examination of how power can be exercised and abused, drawing on domestic and international cases that have raised personal concern for May. It is expected to offer a critical rethink of how politics and public life are conducted in today’s world.
According to early reporting, the author intends to discuss the Salisbury events as a touchstone for broader questions about accountability, governance, and the responsibilities that come with public leadership. The narrative is said to weave together policy decisions, responses from authorities, and the societal impact of such crises.
Initial statements indicate the book will be published this fall, delivering May’s perspective on leadership, ethics, and the oversight of power in modern democracies.
As the Salisbury case drew international attention, officials from Russia contested the official British account, arguing that statements about the incident did not reflect the full picture. The dispute underscored ongoing tensions between political actors and intelligence communities in a high-stakes global environment.