Theresa May has formally resigned as Conservative leader.
A statement issued by the Tory backbench 1922 Committee said: "Following notification from the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Theresa May MP, that she has resigned as leader of the , the joint acting chairs of the 1922 Committee are inviting nominations from those Conservative Members of Parliament who wish to stand for election as the next party leader.
"Nominations close at 5pm on Monday June 10.
"The list of candidates, together with their proposer and seconder, will be made publicly available after the close of nominations.
"The Rt Hon Theresa May will remain as acting leader of the until her successor has been announced."
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