Theresa May has confirmed she will step down as UK Prime Minister and leader of the European Union on 7 June. Announcing her departure, May expressed "deep regret" that she failed to deliver Brexit. A leadership contest for her successor will include Boris Johnson, Esther McVey and Rory Stewart, with at least 12 more Conservatives considering entering the campaign. May said she would continue to serve as prime minister while the leadership contest takes place, meaning she will still be prime minister during US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK in early June.
Theresa May has confirmed she will step down as UK Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party on 7 June. Announcing her departure, May expressed "deep regret" that she failed to deliver Brexit. A leadership contest for her successor will include Boris Johnson, Esther McVey and Rory Stewart, with at least 12 more Conservatives considering entering the campaign. May said she would continue to serve as prime minister while the leadership contest takes place, meaning she will still be prime minister during US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK in early June.