The UK is set to announce who will succeed Theresa May as the leader of the ruling Conservative Party on Tuesday, paving the way to become prime minister the following day. You can follow updates as the story unfolds in the live blog below. … [Read more...] about Watch live: UK set to announce new Conservative Party leader
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These are the 10 Conservative Party leader candidates
The ten MPs eyeing to become Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister have been annonced. They have all been nominated to go through to the first round of voting by MPs, the joint acting chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee Dame Cheryl Gillan has said. It comes after Theresa May officially stepped down as leader of the Conservative Party last Friday (June 7). She had failed to deliver the biggest political change of her time, Brexit . Among those wanting a shot at 10 Downing Street are Boris Johnson, Andrea Leadsom and Esther McVey. As it stands the current favourite to be Prime Minister is former Mayor of London Boris Johnson with Michael Gove and Dominic Raab as second favourites. The bookies however have Jeremy Hunt and Andrea Leadsom as those most likely to challenge Boris. Who are the 10 candidates The final candidates for the Tory leadership race have been confirmed, with 10 running to become the next PM. The candidates are: Michael Gove Matt Hancock Mark Harper … [Read more...] about These are the 10 Conservative Party leader candidates
Theresa May formally resigns as Conservative Party leader
Theresa May has formally resigned as Conservative Party leader. The Prime Minister handed in her resignation to the party's 1922 Committee of backbench MPs on Friday. Mrs May, who endured two years of turmoil following the 2017 general election, will remain as Prime Minister until her successor as party leader is chosen. It comes two weeks after Mrs May announced her resignation in an emotional speech outside 10, Downing Street. Eleven Tory MPs are currently vying to replace her, with the winner expected to be announced in late July. The 1922 Committee said in a statement: "Following notification from the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Theresa May MP, that she has resigned as leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party, the joint acting chairs of the 1922 Committee are inviting nominations from those Conservative Members of Parliament who wish to stand for election as the next party leader. "Nominations close at 5pm on Monday, June 10. The list of candidates, together … [Read more...] about Theresa May formally resigns as Conservative Party leader
Benyon backing Malthouse for next Conservative Party leader
NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon is backing his friend and ‘neighbour’ Kit Malthouse to become the country’s next Prime Minister. North West Hampshire MP Mr Malthouse, who is the current housing minister, has thrown his hat into the ring after Theresa May announced that she will stand down on June 7. Mr Malthouse is one of 12 Conservative candidates to have entered the Conservative leadership contest so far. Speaking to the Newbury Weekly News, Mr Benyon said: “I have been speaking with my parliamentary neighbour Kit Malthouse because I think he represents a new generation of thought in the Conservative Party. “He’s a unifier and has proved his ability to bring people together on the issue of Brexit, but more importantly I think he has a real plan for the future. “I’ve been talking to him for some years about the future, about how we as a party can make ourselves more relevant to young … [Read more...] about Benyon backing Malthouse for next Conservative Party leader
Theresa May to resign as Conservative party leader on 7 June
Theresa May has announced that she will step down as the Tory party leader on Friday 7 June after three years in a tearful speech outside of 10 Downing Street. Following a meeting with the 1922 committee this morning, led by chairman Sir Graham Brady, they have also made the decision for her to remain on as Prime Minister in a temporary capacity until a new Conservative leader is elected. The process to elect a new Tory leader will commence the following week, on the 10 June. Read more: Theresa May will quit as Prime Minister on 7 June "It will always remain a matter of deep regret to me that I was not able to deliver Brexit. My successor will have to find consensus where I have not." She added: "I have agreed with the party chairman and chair of the 1922 committee that the process for electing the new leader should begin in the following week." Whoever is elected the new Tory leader will become the prime minister of the United Kingdom and face the challenge of securing a Brexit deal … [Read more...] about Theresa May to resign as Conservative party leader on 7 June