Theresa May

Theresa May is set to resign as the Conservative leader today, clearing the way for a new prime minister by the end of July.

She is expected to bring her premiership of nearly three years to a close after a meeting with Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers.

May will remain in No 10 during a leadership election lasting about six weeks in the UL and may even try to pass part of her Brexit deal.

It is with great regret and a heavy heart that I have decided to resign from the Government. pic.twitter.com/f2SOXkaqmH

— Andrea Leadsom MP (@andrealeadsom) May 22, 2019

The contest is likely to start on June 10 after the state visit by US President Trump.