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UK Prime Minister Theresa May officially stepped down as Conservative Party leader today. Eleven candidates have announced they’re running to replace her, including such Tory luminaries as Rupert Bogglesby V, Amelia Puddleston, Pippa Flubbingsworth, and Gareth Glorp-Smith. Read more
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