Applauded as she stood to speak at a reception with Tory donors on Monday, Mrs May said:
Thank you very much for that wonderful reception.
I don’t think I have received such a big hand since I walked down the colonnade at the White House.
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The joke came at the Black and White Ball, the Tory annual fundraiser the sees a live auction of prizes to raise funds for the party.
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