It's difficult to think of a more turbulent whilst at the same time thrilling era in British politics, writes Redditch MP Karen Lumley.

Certainly in recent times - the Thatcher win of 1979 comes immediately to mind.

We are literally seeing history in the making and I am sure that generations to come will learn all about it.

First of all we had the EU referendum (which seems all so far away now!), followed by the resignation of David Cameron as Prime Minister.

This then precipitated a leadership campaign, but that didn't last long as we know. 

Theresa May was always a very strong candidate for the top job, enjoying the support of the majority of MPs, and I am delighted that we now have a woman Prime Minister for only the second time in history.

Theresa is experienced and respected on the world stage and I am confident that she will be able to steer the Conservative Party and our country onto greater things, as well as to handle the complex negotiations that will be required following the Brexit vote.

As I write this, the future Government of our country is taking shape, and Theresa seems to have made some very canny appointments in the process.

The scenes that I witnessed this week at Prime Minister's Questions were as never seen before, and there was a large part of me that was sad to see David Cameron's departure.

I hope he will be remembered as being a reforming and brave PM, who acted in the best interests of the people of this country.

But we are where we are, as they say.

The people have delivered their verdict on the EU and we have a massive job to do in negotiating the very best that we can for our country.

Many people have signed a petition for a second referendum, and, while a debate has been scheduled to discuss this in Westminster Hall on 5 September, my honest view is that most of us just haven't the appetite for another vote. 

The British people voted through a free and fair referendum on 23 June, for the UK to leave the European Union.

Whatever your view of this decision, all the arguments have been fully aired and the result must now be accepted and the process of implementing the decision in the best possible way for all must now begin with urgency. 

The terms of the referendum were clearly set out in the Referendum Act 2015 and we must now abide by the decision that has been taken by the people.

And this of course means being sensitive to the needs of all citizens of the UK, however they voted on 23 June, and of businesses, charities and other organisations.

It will be the responsibility of Prime Minister Theresa May to translate that result into action, choosing the correct pathway to leave the European Union and the correct relationship to have with it.

She will also choose when to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and begin the formal process of exit negotiations, but in the meantime she must be given time to construct a Government that is up to the challenges ahead.