UK's new PM to be in place by July 20
(VOVWORLD) - Britain’s governing Conservatives said on Friday that Theresa May’s successor as party leader and the prime minister was expected to be in place by parliament’s summer recess – set for 20 July.
 Theresa May’s successor is expected to be in place by July 20, 2019 (Photo: VNA) |
The center-right party’s chairperson Brandon Lewis said nominations among MPs will close in the week, beginning 10 June, before party members choose between the top two candidates in time for the result to be announced before parliament rises for the summer.
Lewis spelt out the process that will select May’s replacement, after she announced that she will resign as party leader on 7 June and stay on as prime minister until her successor is chosen.