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Who will be the next British Prime Minister?

The race to succeed Theresa May has officially begun as the PM announced her decision to step down on 7 June, following months of intense pressure from inside and outside her party.

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A statement from the Tory party chairman and the backbench 1922 Committee said nominations for the leadership will close in the week starting 10 June.

MPs will then whittle the candidates down to two by the end of June, before party…

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