Theresa May takes over as prime minister from David Cameron after he offers his resignation at Buckingham Palace.

Gavin Robinson has said the DUP will look to engage “thoughtfully and constructively” with Theresa May on issues surrounding the Irish border associated with Brexit.

Home Secretary Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street after the final Cabinet meeting with David Cameron on Tuesday. Credit: PA

The MP was speaking ahead of the appointment of the new Prime Minister on Wednesday. Mr Robinson said he has worked with Theresa May over the past year during her time as Home Secretary and explained that they engaged “quite frequently” about issues to do with the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic.

“Brexit will be in the highest pile on her in-tray and there are significant issues associated with that for Northern Ireland and I know she is alive to them all,” the East Belfast representative told UTV. “I have no doubt Theresa May will be her own person and her own Prime Minister.

Gavin Robinson represents East Belfast for the DUP at Westminster. Credit: Press Eye