Boris Johnson has resigned to the country-what's happening now?

Boris JohnsonWhile the Prime Minister is preparing to resign, turn to number 10 and the Conservatives will begin searching for new leaders again. The

PM has seen more than 50 Tory MPs resign from the government afterRishiSunakandSajidJavidresigned on Tuesday night.

No 10 staff was told that Mr Johnson had resigned and a letter of resignation was being prepared, two sources told Miller.

He is expected to make a statement during the lunch break.

No 10 spokesperson said, "The Prime Minister will issue a statement to the country today."

So what happens after he stands up? Here's how a complex process is expected to run:

Who is responsible for the leadership contest?

The 1922 Committee, a powerful backbench committee chaired by Sir Graham Brady, is ultimately responsible for setting the rules for theConservative PartyLeadership Contest. ..

Leadership elections are only held if a conservative leader resigns or loses a vote of trust between MPs.

Johnson talked to Sir Graham Brady, Chairman of the Tory 1922 Committee, and agreed to resign. A leadership contest will be held in place of. Tree leader.

Meanwhile, Boris Johnson remains the caretaker's prime minister. The

contest schedule has been agreed by the 1922 Committee and the Tory Party HQ, and a new Tory leader will be assigned at the party meeting in October.

Who can vote?

Both Tory and Conservatives play a decisive role in electing the next leader.

Tory MP narrows the candidates to the last two through the voting process and votes on which of the two candidates the party members prefer.

How does the process work?

If there are multiple candidates, the leadership contest is usually held in two stages.

The 1922 Commission's Executive Committee, together with the Conservative Party Headquarters, will determine the rules and procedures for conducting the contest.

These rules and schedules were announced by the Chairman of the 1922 Committee.

In the first stage, a series of votes will reduce the number of candidates.

If necessary, multiple votes will remove the candidate with the least votes and re-vote the MP until only two candidates remain.

For example, in the 2019 Leadership Contest to replaceTeresamei,Boris Johnsonwas elected leader and the first 10 candidates for the first vote. However, a round of voting was held until only Mr. Johnson andJeremy Huntremained.

What happens then?

At this stage, the two remaining members face a conservative vote.

This is a party member giving an opinion on who should be the leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister. It means that. ..

Once again, the schedule for such a vote, with members from all over the country, will be decided by the 1922 Committee executives.

Can Boris Johnson stand?

It is unlikely. Under the rules, resigned leaders are usually not eligible to challenge subsequent leadership elections.

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