May expected to be UK prime minister after Leadsom drops out

LONDON (AP) — Theresa May looked set to become Britain’s next prime minister Monday after her sole remaining rival, Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom, unexpectedly withdrew from the race to lead the Conservative Party.
Graham Brady, the head of the party committee running the contest, said the party board would meet to discuss confirming May as the winner. He did not say how long that might take.
The new Conservative leader will replace David Cameron as prime minister. He announced his