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Britain's Home Secretary Theresa May officially launches her campaign to become prime minister in Birmingham, England, Monday, July 11, 2016. On the day that May launched her bid, her only contender Andrea Leadsom has announced that she is withdrawing, seemingly leaving Theresa May to assume the position of Conservative Party leader and the office of Prime Minister. (Chris Radburn / PA via AP)

Theresa May expected to be U.K. prime minister after Andrea Leadsom drops out

By Jill Lawless and Danica Kirka - Associated Press

Britain Prime Minister David Cameron makes an announcement July 11, 2016, outside No.10 Downing Street, London, after Theresa May secured her place as the United Kingdom's second female prime minister through the surprise withdrawal of her only rival in the battle to succeed him. Cameron says he will step down on Wednesday, making way for Theresa May to succeed him as British leader. Cameron says it's clear May has "the overwhelming support" of Conservative lawmakers. He says May's rival Andrea Leadsom made the right decision to withdraw from the race, ending the party leadership race. (Philip Toscano/PA via AP)

David Cameron out by Wednesday; May wins U.K. battle to be next prime minster

By Jessie Fox - The Washington Times

Britain's Home Secretary, Theresa May, makes a statement outside the Palace of Westminster, in London, after she won 199 votes for the Conservative leadership, Thursday July 7, 2016. Andrea Leadsom took 84 votes and Michael Gove took 46, meaning the U.K.'s next prime minister will be a woman. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)

Theresa May, Andrea Leadsom in run-off that will give Britain second woman prime minister ever

By Jessie Fox - The Washington Times