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Headline Roundup July 11th, 2016

Leadson Pulls out of UK PM Race

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Theresa May looks set to be the next Prime Minister.

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British PM Candidate's Insensitive Remarks Leaves One Woman Standing in Post-'Brexit' Race
British PM Candidate's Insensitive Remarks Leaves One Woman Standing in Post-'Brexit' Race

Townhall

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The United Kingdom is still searching for a new prime minister after David Cameron announced his resignation after being on the losing side of "Brexit." Two women were the leading candidates to be his successor, but one has just disqualified herself for making insensitive comments about motherhood and politics. In an interview with The Sunday Times over the weekend, Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom suggested her opponent, Home Secretary Theresa May, could not properly lead the UK through its newfound independence because she is not a mother, according to the BBC.

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Andrea Leadsom pulls out of Conservative leadership race
Andrea Leadsom pulls out of Conservative leadership race

The Guardian

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Energy minister abandons bid to become next prime minister, apparently leaving the way clear for Theresa May to enter No 10

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May expected to be UK prime minister after Leadsom drops out
May expected to be UK prime minister after Leadsom drops out

Associated Press

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Theresa May looked set to become Britain's next prime minister Monday after her sole remaining rival, Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom, unexpectedly withdrew from the race to lead the Conservative Party.

Graham Brady, the head of the party committee running the contest, said the party board would meet to discuss confirming May as the winner. He did not say how long that might take.

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