Theresa May says to resign on June 7

British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain on May 24, 2019. Theresa May said on Friday that she will quit as Conservative leader on June 7, paving ways for contest to decide Britain's next prime minister. (Xinhua/Alberto Pezzali)

LONDON, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Theresa May said on Friday that she will quit as Conservative leader on June 7, paving ways for contest to decide Britain's next prime minister.

"I am today announcing that I will resign as Conservative leader on Friday 7 June," she said, "I have agreed with the party chairman that the process for electing a new leader will begin in the following week."