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Timeline: Key dates for Britain's Brexit crisis
Britain is due to appoint a new prime minister and attempt to renegotiate the terms of its Brexit deal, all before Oct. 31, when it is scheduled to leave the European Union. What are the key dates between now and Brexit day? The ruling Conservative Party are in the process of selecting a new leader, who will replace Theresa May as prime minister and head of the party. There are two candidates for the job: Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson. The winner will be selected by a postal ballot of around 160,000 Conservative Party members. JULY 6 - 8 - Members receive ballot papers JUNE 22 - JULY 17 - Candidates attend 16 ... (full story)