Boris Johnson: The next leader ‘cannot be me’

Theresa May now favourite to be UK’s next prime minister

Boris Johnson: The next leader ‘cannot be me’
Fri, 01 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
Andrew Woodcock

The battle for the Conservative leadership has been dramatically transformed after Boris Johnson announced he will not stand in the race to succeed David Cameron.

His decision leaves home secretary Theresa May as favourite to be the next UK prime minister.

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