The former UK Prime Minister paid a virtual visit to a care home to speak about life after Downing Street.

An 'empathetic' Theresa May took questions from Sunrise of Sonning care home residents asking them about how they have coped during lockdown.

88-year-old resident Rosemary Thorpe said the former PM was 'very kind'.

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She said: "It was great meeting her and talking to her over video call. I am very glad that the stress and pressure of being a Prime Minister during a very difficult time has not changed her.

"She is still very empathetic, caring and very kind. She clearly cares for everyone in her constituency and we cannot wait to see her again."

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During the call, Mrs May praised the Wokingham care home for being one of the first in the country to introduce enhanced visiting protocols during the pandemic.

Theresa May said: "It was a pleasure to speak to many residents and team members at Sunrise of Sonning. Although social distancing guidelines meant that I was unable to visit the care home in person, it was wonderful to learn about the remarkable efforts of team members at Sunrise of Sonning to protect their residents during this difficult time.

“Sunrise of Sonning is leading the way in enabling meaningful contact between residents and their loved ones and I thank the care home for their unwavering commitment to protecting the safety of all. I look forward to visiting the care home in person once it is safe to do so.”

Her virtual visit comes as the care home gears up to celebrate Christmas against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The care home has also launched an appeal to local children for hand-made Christmas decorations to help personalise their Christmas tree.

Carmela Magbitang, General Manager of Sunrise of Sonning, said: "She is as amazing as ever. She has visited us a few times in the past and it is great to see her again, albeit over video call. It is very easy to talk to her and I am very happy that our residents were able to have a very pleasant and warm conversation with her in such an informal manner.

“I know she is very busy, so we are very grateful for the opportunity.

"We hope she will be able to come and visit us again sometime soon."