Theresa May resigns as British prime minister – here's where it all went wrong

Theresa May's resilience has been remarkable. But it is also finite.

By Nicholas Allen

Europe has claimed the career of yet another Conservative prime minister. After less than three years in office, Theresa May has suffered a catastrophic loss of confidence in her leadership among MPs and cabinet ministers. She has finally faced up to the demands from within her party and announced her resignation.