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07/06/2019 GMT

Theresa May makes way for a new leader

BBC World Service - World Update, Theresa May makes way for a new leader

Leadership contest sparked as Theresa May steps down as UK's Prime Minister

Leadership contest sparked as Theresa May steps down as UK's Prime Minister.

After nearly three years as leader of Britain's Conservative Party, Theresa May will step down today.  She will remain as a caretaker Prime Minister until her successor is chosen.  So what happens now?

(IMAGE: Theresa May leaving her resignation speech outside 10 Downing Street on May 24, 2019 CREDIT: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)

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