LONDON — Andrea Leadsom, one of two Conservative lawmakers vying to replace Prime Minister David Cameron, withdrew from the contest Monday, leaving Home Secretary Theresa May as the sole remaining candidate.
The party was expected to address whether it would to re-open the contest to candidates eliminated in earlier rounds or declare May the winner unopposed.
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