50 lawmakers discuss forcing British PM Theresa May out of her job

Under Conservative rules, a leadership election is triggered if 15 percent of Conservative lawmakers, currently 48 out of its 315 members of parliament (MPs), demand a vote of no confidence.

Britain's Prime Minister, Theresa May, leaves 10 Downing Street, in central London, Britain March 21, 2018.

Britain's Prime Minister, Theresa May, leaves 10 Downing Street, in central London, Britain March 21, 2018.

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ByREUTERS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 10:05

Updated: SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 13:24