She also said Britain will build more homes, so housing becomes more affordable and more families can get on the housing ladder.

May also spoke of three major anniversaries that will be celebrated in 2018, including a special year in the life of one of the country's most cherished institutions, the National Health Service, which turns 70 in the coming year.

"It is a year to rededicate ourselves to its founding ideal, that good healthcare should be available to everyone, regardless of income," said May.

The centenary of the end of the First World War, will also be commemorated as Britain remembers the tremendous sacrifices of that conflict.

As Britain prepares to celebrate another centenary, the 100th anniversary of the first votes for women, May commented: "Let's vow to eliminate all prejudice and discrimination from our society."

In a reference to sex scandals that dominated the headlines in 2017, May said everyone deserves the chance to succeed, and everyone has a right to be treated with respect.

"That means safe workplaces, free from harassment. And it also means a public sphere where debate is constructive and courteous, and where we treat each other with decency," she said.

Concluding that any year brings challenges, May said: "The real test is not whether challenges come; it's how you face them. Whether you allow a task to overcome you, or tackle it head on with purpose and resolve."

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