UK Prime Minister Theresa May has quit amid Brexit drama. Who will replace her?
5 years, 7 months ago

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has quit amid Brexit drama. Who will replace her?

ABC  

Theresa May has announced she will step down as Conservative Party leader on June 7, paving the way for a leadership contest to determine who will steer Britain through its eventual exit from the European Union. Key points: The race is on for the UK prime ministership after Theresa May announced her resignation The decision came after the Prime Minister's Brexit bill was rejected three times Former Cabinet minister Boris Johnson, and current members Rory Stewart and Jeremy Hunt, are among those to have announced their intentions so far But Mrs May could remain Prime Minister for up to six weeks while a new leader is chosen, with the process beginning on the week of June 10. But already former Cabinet minister Boris Johnson and Esther McVey, as well as International Development Secretary Rory Stewart and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, have all announced their intentions to put their hats in the ring, meaning a contest will happen. The 45-year-old is seen as a fresh face in the Tory party, coming into the cabinet in July last year to replace David Davis as Brexit secretary, only to later resign from the position over Mrs May's Brexit strategy. Former works and pensions secretary Esther McVey quit alongside Dominic Raab last year in protest at Mrs May's Brexit strategy, and recently launched "Blue Collar Conservatism", a campaign group that has been seen as a vehicle to further her own leadership ambitions.

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Theresa May to stand down as MP at general election
10 months, 1 week ago

Theresa May to stand down as MP at general election

The Independent  

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Farewell, Theresa May – your ‘hostile environment’ will be your legacy
10 months, 1 week ago

Farewell, Theresa May – your ‘hostile environment’ will be your legacy

The Independent  

It’s sad to hear that Theresa May is stepping down as an MP at the next election. But May was the first major politician to publicly and unashamedly break that contract: she pushed for a version of Brexit she knew the public didn’t want, after spending months warning that Brexit would make us poorer. And then May negotiated a Brexit …

Theresa May joins Tory exodus as ex-PM becomes the 60th MP to announce they are quitting Parliament - more than at any time since 1997 - with polls pointing to Labour landslide
10 months, 1 week ago

Theresa May joins Tory exodus as ex-PM becomes the 60th MP to announce they are quitting Parliament - more than at any time since 1997 - with polls pointing to Labour landslide

Daily Mail  

Theresa May today joined the Tory exodus from Parliament as the former prime minister announced she will not stand at the looming general election. Theresa May joined the Tory exodus from Parliament as the former prime minister announced she will not stand at the looming general election After announcing she will be quitting the Commons after 27 years as an …

EXPLAINER: Why the British public is not choosing its leader
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why the British public is not choosing its leader

New Indian Express  

HOW DO THE PARTIES CHOOSE THEIR LEADERS? Since 1922, all of Britain's 20 prime ministers have come from either the Labour Party or the Conservative Party. Deep breath: For the Conservative Party, their lawmakers must first signal their support for a potential leader. Finally, the party's ordinary members — around 180,000 of them — vote between these two candidates. This …

How the UK Conservatives plan to replace departing Liz Truss
2 years, 2 months ago

How the UK Conservatives plan to replace departing Liz Truss

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s governing Conservative Party is electing a new leader for the second time this year. The winner will replace Liz Truss, who stepped down Thursday after 45 days in office, as party leader and will automatically become prime minister. Unlike the two-month contest held over the summer to replace Boris Johnson, party officials have designed a condensed election …

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them
2 years, 2 months ago

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them

NPR  

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Following the resignation of Liz Truss as Britain's fourth prime minister in a little over six years, her Conservative Party — in power since 2010 — is …

From Thatcher, May to Johnson & Truss, British Conservative Leaders Ousted by Their Party
2 years, 2 months ago

From Thatcher, May to Johnson & Truss, British Conservative Leaders Ousted by Their Party

News 18  

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is the latest Conservative leader to feel her party’s wrath, resigning on Thursday after a key minister quit and lawmakers rebelled just six weeks into her tenure. Here are four leaders previously ousted by their fellow Tories: Margaret Thatcher Britain’s longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century tearfully stepped down in November 1990 after a …

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race
2 years, 6 months ago

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two candidates were knocked out of the race to replace U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, leaving six lawmakers battling to lead a Conservative Party — and a country — hoping to move on from months of scandal and division. She said voters “are fed up with us not delivering, they are fed up with unfulfilled promises …

Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Ben Wallace, Liz Truss and more
2 years, 6 months ago

Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Ben Wallace, Liz Truss and more

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson's leadership faces a fresh leadership crisis tonight after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid dramatically quit the cabinet. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing another leadership crisis after Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak both resigned this evening Boris Johnson was the only member of the Cabinet in negative territory in a ConservativeHome grassroots poll last month Liz Truss: Instagram-friendly …

Past UK Conservative leaders who faced leadership challenges
2 years, 7 months ago

Past UK Conservative leaders who faced leadership challenges

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have survived a no-confidence vote, but his grip on power is far from secure. A look at how previous Conservative prime ministers fared after leadership challenges against them: ___ MARGARET THATCHER Thatcher survived a first leadership challenge in 1989, but a second one the next year spelled her downfall. The “Iron Lady” …

Timeline of events in Britain's exit from the European Union
4 years ago

Timeline of events in Britain's exit from the European Union

The Hindu  

Jan. 23, 2013: British Prime Minister David Cameron promises a referendum on Britain’s membership in the EU if the Conservative Party wins the next general election. July 23: Boris Johnson elected new Conservative Party leader July 24: Johnson takes office as prime minister, insisting the U.K. with leave the EU on Oct. 31, with or without a deal. Oct. 10: …

Timeline of events in Britain’s exit from the European Union
4 years ago

Timeline of events in Britain’s exit from the European Union

Associated Press  

LONDON — A timeline of key events related to Britain’s decision to leave the European Union: Jan. 23, 2013: British Prime Minister David Cameron promises a referendum on Britain’s membership in the EU if the Conservative Party wins the next general election. July 23: Boris Johnson elected new Conservative Party leader July 24: Johnson takes office as prime minister, insisting …

Ex-UK leader Theresa May opts for cricket over Johnson’s maiden speech
5 years, 5 months ago

Ex-UK leader Theresa May opts for cricket over Johnson’s maiden speech

The Hindu  

Former British prime minister Theresa May skipped seeing her successor fire up Conservative MPs on Thursday and instead spent her first day out of office enjoying one of her favourite pastimes: cricket. May, who remains a Conservative MP, was spotted at Lord’s cricket ground watching England take on Ireland -- just as Boris Johnson was making his maiden address in …

Theresa May heckled by anti-Brexit protester as she leaves Downing Street for last time
5 years, 5 months ago

Theresa May heckled by anti-Brexit protester as she leaves Downing Street for last time

The Independent  

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Theresa May gets standing ovation as she bows out as UK PM
5 years, 5 months ago

Theresa May gets standing ovation as she bows out as UK PM

Live Mint  

Theresa May was given a standing ovation by her Conservative Party MPs as she concluded her final Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, marking a conclusion of her three-year premiership as she makes way for Boris Johnson to take charge at Downing Street. In a largely light-hearted exchange in the UK Parliament, the outgoing Prime Minister's …

Theresa May resigns: Where she sits in the ranking of post-war British prime ministers
5 years, 5 months ago

Theresa May resigns: Where she sits in the ranking of post-war British prime ministers

The Independent  

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A tiny, unrepresentative electorate picks UK’s new leader
5 years, 5 months ago

A tiny, unrepresentative electorate picks UK’s new leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s next prime minister will govern a nation of 66 million people, but only 0.25% of them had a say in the choice. It happened when Gordon Brown replaced Tony Blair as Labour prime minister in 2007, and when Theresa May took over from her Conservative predecessor David Cameron in 2016. The winner of the vote will immediately …

Brexit, domestic drama and Trump drive UK leadership race
5 years, 6 months ago

Brexit, domestic drama and Trump drive UK leadership race

Associated Press  

LONDON — The race to become Britain’s next leader has been dominated by Brexit, but disrupted by domestic drama and Donald Trump. May’s announcement triggered a leadership contest in which a 10-strong field of contenders was whittled down by Conservative lawmakers to two: Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson, his predecessor in that job. Institute for Government researcher Tim …

UK Conservatives face ballot glitch in contest for new PM
5 years, 6 months ago

UK Conservatives face ballot glitch in contest for new PM

Associated Press  

LONDON — Members of Britain’s Conservative Party have started receiving their postal ballots in the contest to choose the country’s next prime minister, but concerns emerged Saturday that some people have been sent more than one voting paper. About 160,000 members of the governing party are choosing Britain’s next leader, in a country of 64 million people. The party said …

Brexit crisis: UK’s next prime minister will be chosen by 0.2% of the nation
5 years, 6 months ago

Brexit crisis: UK’s next prime minister will be chosen by 0.2% of the nation

CNN  

London CNN — Voters in the UK are about to pick the country’s next prime minister. “If you look at their attitudes on immigration, justice and education, they are socially very right-wing.” Contrast this with Conservative members of parliament, who largely voted in favor of legalizing gay marriage and campaigned against Brexit, and you begin to see the tightrope that …

Tory leadership race is likely to lead to ‘undemocratic’ Brexit
5 years, 7 months ago

Tory leadership race is likely to lead to ‘undemocratic’ Brexit

Deccan Chronicle  

“They say the elephant never forgets And counts the children he begets The females can recall the pain And yet give birth again and again Nature trumps the memory Remembering is secondary When instinct overtakes the beast Copulation is nature’s feast…” From Terry Marco Polo by Bachchoo Posing as a champion of the truth you tell the biggest lie. For …

UK leader race down to 6 contenders, Boris Johnson in front
5 years, 7 months ago

UK leader race down to 6 contenders, Boris Johnson in front

Associated Press  

LONDON — One of seven contenders to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May quit the Conservative Party leadership race on Friday, as front-runner Boris Johnson was accused by rivals of trying to dodge media scrutiny. Hancock said he had run as the “candidate of the future” but found that “the party, understandably, is focused very much on the here and …

How the Tories choose a new leader - and UK prime minister
5 years, 7 months ago

How the Tories choose a new leader - and UK prime minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s Conservative Party is holding a contest to replace Prime Minister Theresa May, who stepped down from the party helm last week after failing to deliver Brexit. Ten candidates wanted to follow May as party leader and into the prime minister’s office. Here’s a look at the first round and how the contest will unfold: THURSDAY, JUNE 13: …

Who are the UK Tories in the race to be prime minister?
5 years, 7 months ago

Who are the UK Tories in the race to be prime minister?

Associated Press  

LONDON — And then there were seven. The contest to be Britain’s next prime minister lost three of its 10 declared candidates Thursday, as Boris Johnson took a commanding lead in first-round voting by Conservative Party legislators. Here’s who is in the running: — BORIS JOHNSON, 54: The former London mayor and British foreign secretary is finally within touching distance …

Boris Johnson launches campaign to be Britain's next PM; MPs move to stop former foreign secretary from delivering 'no deal' Brexit
5 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson launches campaign to be Britain's next PM; MPs move to stop former foreign secretary from delivering 'no deal' Brexit

Firstpost  

Boris Johnson launches his campaign Wednesday to replace Theresa May as Britain’s next leader, as lawmakers moved to stop him and other hardliners from delivering a ’no deal’ Brexit. London: Boris Johnson launches his campaign on Wednesday to replace Theresa May as Britain’s next leader, as lawmakers moved to stop him and other hardliners from delivering a “no deal” Brexit. …

EU tells Tory leadership contenders it will not change Brexit deal for a new prime minister
5 years, 7 months ago

EU tells Tory leadership contenders it will not change Brexit deal for a new prime minister

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson builds momentum in UK Conservative race
5 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson builds momentum in UK Conservative race

Associated Press  

LONDON — Boris Johnson solidified his front-runner status in the race to become Britain’s next prime minister on Tuesday, gaining backing from leading pro-Brexit lawmakers. Brexit-backing ex-party leader Iain Duncan Smith wrote in Tuesday’s Daily Telegraph that Johnson “is the most likely to deliver on the requirement to leave the EU” by that date. Even though he’s the favorite, he …

Tory leadership candidates: Ten contenders officially enter race to be next prime minister
5 years, 7 months ago

Tory leadership candidates: Ten contenders officially enter race to be next prime minister

The Independent  

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Undone by Brexit, May steps down as Conservative leader
5 years, 7 months ago

Undone by Brexit, May steps down as Conservative leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May’s time as Conservative Party leader ended Friday, not with a bang but a whimper. May, who announced her departure two weeks ago after her career was undone by the Brexit mess, formally stepped down in a private exchange of letters with the party, leaving almost a dozen Conservative contenders fighting to replace her …

Timeline of Brexit and events leading to May’s departure
5 years, 7 months ago

Timeline of Brexit and events leading to May’s departure

Associated Press  

LONDON — A timeline of key events in how Brexit unfolded and how the political crisis led up to Theresa May’s ouster as British prime minister: May 7, 2015: British voters elect a majority Conservative government. May 17, 2019: Talks between Britain’s Conservative government and the opposition Labour Party seeking a compromise over Brexit break down without agreement plunging the …

Theresa May’s days are ending but the Brexit fantasy lives on
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May’s days are ending but the Brexit fantasy lives on

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Luke McGee is a senior producer for CNN based in London. After nearly three years of failing to deliver Brexit, May realized her number was up the day after last month’s EU elections, in which Conservative voters flocked to the hardline, anti-EU Brexit Party, led by Nigel Farage. May’s negotiators spent the best part of two years in …

Another Tory leadership contender drops out as party agrees new rules to cull no-hope candidates
5 years, 7 months ago

Another Tory leadership contender drops out as party agrees new rules to cull no-hope candidates

The Independent  

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Michael Gove enters Conservative race to succeed Theresa May
5 years, 7 months ago

Michael Gove enters Conservative race to succeed Theresa May

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Environment Secretary Michael Gove on Sunday became the eighth lawmaker to enter the race to succeed Prime Minister Theresa May, as other contenders staked out uncompromising positions on Brexit. Gove said Sunday that “I can confirm that I will be putting my name forward to be prime minister of this country” when May steps down as Conservative …

May to quit as party leader June 7, opening race for new PM
5 years, 7 months ago

May to quit as party leader June 7, opening race for new PM

Associated Press  

LONDON — Theresa May ended her failed three-year quest to lead Britain out of the European Union on Friday, announcing that she will step down as Conservative Party leader June 7 and triggering a contest to choose a new prime minister who will try to complete Brexit. She said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had great respect for May and …

Theresa May: A prime minister defined and defeated by Brexit
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May: A prime minister defined and defeated by Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — Theresa May became prime minister in 2016 with one overriding goal: to lead Britain out of the European Union. One university friend later recalled that May hoped to be Britain’s first female prime minister, and “was quite irritated when Margaret Thatcher got there first.” She was not a natural political campaigner; her stiff public appearances as prime minister …

WHAT HAPPENS NOW THAT THERESA MAY HAS RESIGNED? KEY DATES FOR BREXIT
5 years, 7 months ago

WHAT HAPPENS NOW THAT THERESA MAY HAS RESIGNED? KEY DATES FOR BREXIT

Daily Mail  

There might be five months left until the next deadline for the UK to leave the EU, but in fact time is short to prepare the ground for it to happen. And then they will have just two months - including August, when much of the continent downs tools - to overhaul the Brexit deal Theresa May thrashed out with …

The race is on: Contenders vie to become next British PM
5 years, 7 months ago

The race is on: Contenders vie to become next British PM

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement that she will leave 10 Downing Street has set off a fierce competition to succeed her as Conservative Party leader — and as the next prime minister. ___ BORIS JOHNSON The former foreign secretary has made no secret of his desire to take the top job when May departs. ___ MICHAEL GOVE Environment …

Who Will Replace Theresa May As UK Prime Minister?
5 years, 7 months ago

Who Will Replace Theresa May As UK Prime Minister?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Lawmakers in Britain’s Conservative Party have been fighting like rats in a sack over the party leadership for some time, but now that Prime Minister Theresa May has formally announced that she will step down as party leader on June 7, everyone can stop pretending and just get on with it. Statista Some members of Parliament believe …

Theresa May is latest Conservative leader swamped by Europe
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May is latest Conservative leader swamped by Europe

Associated Press  

LONDON — Theresa May has joined the ranks of Conservative prime ministers whose time in office has been overwhelmed — and cut short — by the issue of Europe. Heath and the Conservatives were voted out of office a year later after an economic crisis, and his passionate pro-European stance weighed against him when Margaret Thatcher challenged him for the …

As UK’s May announces exit date, a look at what happens next
5 years, 7 months ago

As UK’s May announces exit date, a look at what happens next

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will step down as Conservative Party leader on June 7, sparking a contest to replace her as party chief and U.K. leader. The final two candidates are put to a vote of the full party membership across the country, about 120,000 people. May remains prime minister and party leader until a …

Theresa May resigns: What happens now PM has resigned?
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May resigns: What happens now PM has resigned?

Daily Mail  

A new Tory leader and Prime Minister should be in place by the end of July, the Conservative party said today. Here we look at what will happen in the next few weeks and months when the Tory leadership contest kicks off: Mrs May broke down as she announced today that she would step down at Tory leader on June …

Live: Theresa May to resign as UK Prime Minister
5 years, 7 months ago

Live: Theresa May to resign as UK Prime Minister

CNN  

Here’s the full text of May’s emotional address. Ever since I first stepped through the door behind me as Prime Minister, I have striven to make the United Kingdom a country that works not just for a privileged few, but for everyone. For many years the great humanitarian Sir Nicholas Winton – who saved the lives of hundreds of children …

Britain prepares for Brexit: Theresa May played Chamberlain before EU polls, but who will be Winston Churchill?
5 years, 7 months ago

Britain prepares for Brexit: Theresa May played Chamberlain before EU polls, but who will be Winston Churchill?

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Theresa May may well go down in history as the Neville Chamberlain of Brexit. Chamberlain, who preceded Winston Churchill as British prime minister, was the dissembling and doggedly optimistic leader of pre-World War II Britain who ignored Adolf Hitler until it was too late to stop the war Editor’s note: This is the final part of a four-part …

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she's standing down after failing to negotiate Brexit deal
5 years, 7 months ago

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she's standing down after failing to negotiate Brexit deal

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7, saying "it's a matter of deep regret" that she failed to negotiate a Brexit deal. Key points: Mrs May will remain as Prime Minister until after a state visit from Donald Trump and D-Day commemorations A large number of candidates are expected to …

British Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation over Brexit fallout — but why now?
5 years, 7 months ago

British Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation over Brexit fallout — but why now?

ABC  

After almost three years as Prime Minister, Theresa May's tenacity has seen her survive a number of political setbacks. Key points: More than 30 ministers have quit Theresa May's embattled cabinet Her political fate has been inextricably tied to the "poisoned chalice" of Brexit In trying to appease many, Mrs May alienated her supporters and entrenched extremes Arguably the least …

Theresa May was a disaster as Prime Minister
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May was a disaster as Prime Minister

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Luke McGee is a senior producer at CNN based in London. Three years after voters in the UK mandated their government to take Britain out of the European Union, Theresa May’s failure to do so has finally caught up with her. It always seems to end like this for leaders of May’s Conservative Party, divided for years over …

The pound has already been trashed by Brexit. May’s exit offers little relief
5 years, 7 months ago

The pound has already been trashed by Brexit. May’s exit offers little relief

CNN  

London CNN Business — British Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation is unlikely to end a tough run for the pound, which has fallen steadily this month as the risk of a damaging no-deal Brexit rises. The pound edged higher to almost $1.27 on Friday following May’s announcement that she’ll step down in June after failing in her bid to secure …

Dutch PM thanks May, says “Orderly Brexit” still planned
5 years, 7 months ago

Dutch PM thanks May, says “Orderly Brexit” still planned

NL Times  

Theresa May is stepping down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Conservative Party. With the announcement that Theresa May will resign her role as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, her Dutch counterpart spoke in praise of her while focusing on the future of Brexit. The agreement reached between the EU and the United Kingdom …

Brexit failure forces Theresa May to announce resignation
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit failure forces Theresa May to announce resignation

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Theresa May finally gave in to the intense political pressure over her failure to secure Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, announcing her resignation in an emotional address to the nation on Friday. Amber Rudd, who serves as Work and Pensions Secretary, praised May’s “great courage,” while Home Secretary Sajid Javid said no one …

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