Andrea Leadsom

Theresa May set to be Britain PM after Andrea Leadsom withdraws from Tory race

Theresa May became the sole contender to be Britain's next prime minister on Monday after her only rival pulled out in a dramatic twist as turmoil sweeps the political scene in the wake of the Brexit vote.

Motherhood takes centrestage in UK's PM battle as debate erupts over Leadsom's remark

Andrea Leadsom suggested in an interview that her status as a mother gives her an advantage over rival Theresa May, who does not have children.

It's Andrea Leadsom versus Theresa May in UK Conservative runoff

Conservative lawmakers in UK chose Home Secretary Theresa May and Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom on Thursday to fight a runoff contest.

Post Brexit, voting begins to replace PM David Cameron; Theresa May leads race

Britain's Conservative party starts voting on Tuesday to replace outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron following his resignation in the wake of Britain's shock decision to leave the European Union.