Theresa May has announced her resignation as Conservative leader, clearing the stage for a new prime minister to pick up the formidable challenge of delivering Brexit and reuniting a shattered party.
Mrs May said in a statement in Downing Street that she would resign as Tory leader on Friday June 7, triggering a leadership contest the following week which former foreign secretary Boris Johnson is favourite to win.
The prime minister said she would continue in a caretaker role until a new Conservative leader is elected; that process — involving Tory MPs and party activists — is expected to be wrapped up before the end of July.
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