Who could replace Theresa May as UK Prime Minister if she resigns?
From Boris Johnson to Jeremy Hunt...
From Boris Johnson to Jeremy Hunt...
Ever since Theresa May stepped into the role of Prime Minister following the divisive 2016 Brexit vote, it has been a turbulent ride.
Over two years later and there are accusations of little progress made, with this Brexit appearing to be softer and slower than anyone could have predicted.
There has been growing backlash against Theresa May's Brexit plan, and following Andrea Leadsom's resignation yesterday, claiming she 'couldn't support the Brexit party', there have been calls for Theresa May to step down as Prime Minister, with several cabinet ministers telling the BBC that the PM cannot stay in her post.
Theresa May has survived multiple votes of no confidence so she may well hang on in there, but it is widely speculated that she will step down in the next few days.
But who is likely to replace Theresa May as Tory leader and Prime Minister if she does resign?
These are apparently the most probable candidates…
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Boris Johnson
Former Foreign Secretary OG Brexit slant: Leave
Dominic Raab
Former Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union OG Brexit slant: Leave
Sajid Javid
Home Secretary OG Brexit slant: Remain
Michael Gove
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs OG Brexit slant: Leave
Amber Rudd
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions OG Brexit slant: Remain
Jeremy Hunt
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs OG Brexit slant: Remain
Esther Mcvey
Former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions OG Brexit slant: Leave
Rory Stewart
Secretary of State for International Development OG Brexit slant: Leave
Matt Hancock
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care OG Brexit slant: Remain
Penny Mordaunt
Secretary of State for Defence OG Brexit slant: Leave
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