Michael Gove is eliminated from the UK prime minister contest

The battle for UK prime minister has been whittled down to two female candidates as Michael Gove is eliminated from the contest.

The battle for UK prime minister has been whittled down to two female candidates as Michael Gove (pictured) is eliminated from the contest.

The second MP’s ballot ended with home secretary Theresa May (pictured) on 199 votes, followed by energy minister Andrea Leadsom on 84 leaving Michael Gove the odd one out with 46 votes.