The Prime Minister
The UK’s highest court has ruled that Boris Johnson’s prorogation of parliament was unlawful. Lawyers for Gina Miller, who is bringing a challenge over Mr Johnson’s advice to the Queen to suspend Parliament for five weeks, told the UK’s highest court that the Prime Minister’s decision was an “unlawful abuse of power”.
Shortly after taking up residence in 10 Downing Street, Boris Johnson made a dramatic reshuffle of the Cabinet. In all, 17 senior Tories returned to the backbenches as the new prime minister brought in a number of surprising choices.
Theresa May has resigned as leader of the Conservatives, opening the door for a new PM in Number 10. But what does that actually mean – and what happens while the UK searches for its next PM?
Theresa May will step down as prime minister on 7 June, after a little under three years in office. We take a look at some of the moments that defined her time as leader.
Theresa May is expected to give a date for her resignation following a meeting with Graham Brady at 10 Downing Street. The Prime Minister has struggled to get her Brexit deal over the line and faces challenges from within her own party.
"I can stand here and say this – I know what it’s like."
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