Every new British prime minister pens a hand-written ‘letter of last resort’ outlining nuclear retaliaton

After a tumultuous few weeks in British politics, Theresa May will officially become Britain's prime minister on Wednesday. The day will be full of tradition and pomp. Her predecessor, David Cameron, must travel to Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation to the Queen and announce May as his successor. The Queen will then meet May […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2016/07/13/every-new-british-prime-minister-pens-a-hand-written-letter-of-last-resort-outlining-nuclear-retaliaton/