ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 57

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UK’s Cameron says he’ll resign by Wednesday

British Prime Minister David Cameron says he will step down on Wednesday, making way for Theresa May to succeed him as leader.

Britain Home Secretary Theresa May officially launches her campaign to become prime minister in Birmingham, England, Monday July 11, 2016 (Chris Radburn / PA via AP)
Britain Home Secretary Theresa May officially launches her campaign to become prime minister in Birmingham, England, Monday July 11, 2016 (Chris Radburn/PA via AP)

Cameron says it’s clear May has “the overwhelming support” of Conservative lawmakers. He says May’s rival Andrea Leadsom made the right decision to withdraw from the race, ending the party leadership race.

Cameron says he will attend a final session of Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday before going to visit Queen Elizabeth II and tendering his resignation.

The queen has the formal role of appointing the new leader.

— AP

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