LONDON—British Prime Minister Theresa May is bringing her Cabinet together at her rural retreat to plot the U.K.'s first steps on leaving the European Union.

Officials at May's Downing Street office say Ms. May will oversee a daylong brainstorming session with Cabinet colleagues on Wednesday at Chequers, the prime minister's 16th-century mansion 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest of London.

Ms. May, a euroskeptic who remained neutral during June's referendum on leaving the EU, was appointed prime minister last month following David Cameron's resignation as Conservative Party leader. Mr. Cameron had campaigned to keep Britain in the 28-nation bloc. Ms. May says her government will abide by the results of the vote and intends to open exit negotiations with EU colleagues next year.

Ms. May has returned to London after a two-week walking holiday in the Swiss Alps.

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August 28, 2016 21:55 ET (01:55 GMT)