michael gove
The prime minister is said to be in "good spirits".
It's a crowded field in the Conservative Party.
House of Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom, a top Cabinet member, resigned on Wednesday over Brexit concerns.
PM buys time, but the blame game has started in earnest.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Jeremy Corbyn says UK now does not have a 'functioning government'.
The announcement comes just a few weeks after France made a similar pledge.
With Michael Gove out of the race, either Andrea Leadsom or Theresa May will be the next prime minister.
Gove's decision to vie for David Cameron's PM seat was called a betrayal by some.
The U.K.’s two main political parties are embroiled in drama worthy of Shakespeare. Here are the main players.