Conservative Party (UK) leadership election, 2016

The 2016 Conservative Party leadership election occurred as a result of David Cameron's resignation as leader following the European Union membership referendum, in which the UK voted to leave the EU. Cameron, who supported Britain's continued membership of the EU, made his announcement on 24 June, saying that he would step down by October. Theresa May won the contest on 11 July 2016 after the withdrawal of Andrea Leadsom left her as the sole candidate. She thus succeeded Cameron as leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Conservative Party (UK) leadership election, 2016

The 2016 Conservative Party leadership election occurred as a result of David Cameron's resignation as leader following the European Union membership referendum, in which the UK voted to leave the EU. Cameron, who supported Britain's continued membership of the EU, made his announcement on 24 June, saying that he would step down by October. Theresa May won the contest on 11 July 2016 after the withdrawal of Andrea Leadsom left her as the sole candidate. She thus succeeded Cameron as leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.