Britain to announce new prime minister today

Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt could either become the new conservative leader on Tuesday as the result of the contest to succeed Theresa May is announced.

The outcome of the ballot of about 160,000 Tory members will be revealed just before midday in London.

Theresa May, who is standing down after a revolt by conservative members of parliament over her Brexit policy, will chair her last cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning.

She will officially tender her resignation to the queen on Wednesday afternoon after taking part in her final prime minister’s questions.

Her successor will take office shortly afterwards, following an audience at Buckingham palace.