
By Gregory Katz and Raphael Satter, The Associated Press, June 30, 2016
Boris Johnson, a prominent campaigner for British withdrawal from the European Union, says he will not be a candidate for leadership of Conservative Party.
LONDON – The race to become Britain’s next prime minister took a dramatic last-minute turn with former London Mayor Boris Johnson – considered a front-runner – ruling himself out of the race after the defection of a key ally on Thursday.