London: Andrea Leadsom withdrew Monday from the race to replace British Prime Minister David Cameron, leaving Home Secretary Theresa May as the sole remaining candidate to lead the Conservative Party. Graham Brady, the head of the committee running the contest, said after Leadsom's announcement that the party board would meet to discuss confirming May as the winner. He did not suggest reopening the race and did not say when the party might confirm that she has won. Assuming she is confirmed, May could become prime minister within days. Cameron announced his resignation after British voters...
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