London • Lawmakers in Britain’s Conservative Party on Wednesday triggered a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Theresa May, threatening her leadership as she struggles to secure a deal for Britain to leave the European Union.
May responded that she would not resign but would carry on with her vision for Brexit. She warned rebellious lawmakers that ousting her would not make getting a better Brexit deal any easier and would instead bring delay and confusion.
"I will contest that vote with everything I've got," said May, speaking outside her Downing Street residence. "I stand ready to finish the job.