Andrea Leadsom to face down earlier than basic election

Her earlier authorities positions included being setting secretary, chief of the Home of Commons and enterprise secretary.

She is at the moment minister for public well being, begin for all times and first care.

Ms Leadsom was near changing into prime minister in 2016, however withdrew from the management race that Theresa Could in the end received.

She obtained a damehood in October 2022 for companies to politics.