But despite formally quitting as Tory leader, she'll be staying in Number 10 for a while. Mrs May will carry on as Prime Minister and acting party leader until a successor is in place. Home Secretary Sajid Javid became the latest contender to denounce the idea - branding it "anti-democratic and anti-British". Meanwhile, Michael Gove received a boost as Tory Party vice-chairman Kemi Badenoch announced she was quitting her post at Conservative headquarters to join his campaign. "I'm suspicious of anyone proposing simple answers - shutting down Parliament until no deal, a snap general election, or an immovable Brexit deadline.

Source: Daily Mirror June 07, 2019 07:05 UTC