Day: May 8, 2019

    Theresa May could be ousted within weeks if she refuses to spell out her resignation plans today. The prime minister has been told she has until 4 (BST) to announce her plans. Failure to do so could force Conservative MPs to change their leadership election rules to allow an early contest. Former leadership contender Andrea Leadsom says she is seriously considering standing to be prime minister. Theresa May has been told by Conservative MPs that she has until 4pm (BST) this afternoon to spell out her resignation plans, or risk being forced out of office within weeks. The prime minister was told by the chair of the 1922 Committee of Conservative MPs, Sir Graham Brady, that she must now spell out the road map for her departure, following the party's dir...

    In a photocall at St George’s Hall in Windsor Castle today, Harry and Meghan presented the yet-to-be-named boy to the world for the first time. The new parents appeared relaxed as Harry held the two-day-old boy. The Queen is set to meet her eighth great grandchild this afternoon.