Theresa May resigns over failed Brexit, Britain looks for new Prime Minister
After a crisis-riven premiership of almost three years, May will resign on Friday June 7, paving way for contest to decide new UK PM.
London: British Prime Minister Theresa May is set to resign on Friday June 7, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power who is likely to push for a more decisive Brexit divorce deal.
After a crisis-riven premiership of almost three years, May is due to meet the chairman of the powerful Conservative 1922 Committee, which can make or break prime ministers.
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May will remain in office during a Conservative Party leadership election lasting about six weeks. The contest is likely to start on June 10 after US President Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain, The Times reported.
“Sadly, I have not been able to convince MPs to back my Brexit deal. I will resign on Friday, June 7,” she was quoted as saying by Reuters.
A leadership contest will begin next week, May said, adding that she will serve till a new PM is found.
May said she has informed the Queen of her decision.