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In pictures: David Cameron's final day at Downing Street as prime minister of UK
Cameron addressed his final Prime Minister's Question Time before handing over to Theresa May.
Theresa May PM: Skills minister Nick Boles quits ahead of new Tory premier's reshuffle
Boles served as the campaign manager in Michael Gove's unsuccessful bid to become leader.
The negative reaction to Theresa May will stick until she holds a general election
People are more resigned to her being PM than happy about it.
David Cameron should have stayed - Theresa May isn't up to the job
She is the nastiest of anti-migrant Tories - I fear we will see an even tougher May now.
Britain's new prime minister Theresa May has a rocky history on LGBT rights and equality
The Conservative party leader has a mixed voting history on same-sex marriage, adoption and civil partnerships
Andrea Leadsom had a hard time, but she should've expected attacks when running against Theresa May for PM
Anyone with real leadership potential would have fought back.
Theresa May is the favourite - but Andrea Leadsom could be the new leader of the Conservative Party
Leadsom might be the right-wing, quick-Brexit candidate, but May could be thwarted.
Prime ministerial wannabe: Who is Andrea Leadsom?
Conservative Party leadership candidate, a former banker, has come under pressure to release tax returns.
Legal firm challenges Brexit, says PM can't trigger Article 50 without Commons' vote
Mischcon de Reya says a full debate in the house is required before the UK leaves the EU.
Michael Gove too indiscreet to be prime minister says Boris Johnson's ex-campaign manager
Ben Wallace's criticism came as Johnson lambasted the government for having no clear Brexit plan.
Michael Gove is a 'psychopath' and 'suicide bomber' for betraying Boris Johnson says BoJo's sister Rachel
Just days after announcing his leadership bid Michael Gove's challenge hits the rocks.
Tory leadership: Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom say next PM should be Brexit supporter
Gove says his confidence in Boris Johnson 'evaporated' after the Leave result in the EU referendum.
Want a second EU referendum? Accept democracy, stop protesting and criticising those who voted Leave
I can't remember a time when half the country had such contempt and moral superiority.
Michael Gove would make a terrible prime minister – just look at the state of education
Following Brexit, this well-mannered Machiavellian cannot be trusted as leader of the Conservative Party.
Tory leadership: Blow for Michael Gove as Daily Mail endorses 'honest' Theresa May
The fallout from Conservative justice secretary's alleged treachery against Boris Johnson continues.
Tory leadership race: Boris Johnson savaged by Lord Heseltine for 'ripping party apart'
Heseltine tears into the former Mayor of London and says he 'must be answerable for the consequences.'
Strategic error and deceit from Boris Johnson and Michael Gove led to this Brexit mess - UK must reconsider
The wreckage continues to wash up as Gove betrays Boris and Corbyn won't quit.
Tory Leadership Contest: Twitter mocks Boris Johnson as ex-mayor pulls out of PM race
Twitter users have compared the state of UK politics to Game of Thrones and House of Cards.
Watch Boris Johnson speech: 'You who have waited faithfully for the punchline'
In a shock announcement Boris Johnson has ruled himself out of the race for leadership of the Conservative Party.
Tory leadership contest: Boris Johnson rules himself out as Michael Gove makes surprise bid
Surprising move comes after fellow Brexit backer Michael Gove entered the race to become PM.
Tory leadership contest: Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom will challenge Boris Johnson
Gove says 'events since last Thursday have weighed heavily with me' as he launches bid.
'Government is not a game' says Theresa May as she launches Conservative Party leadership bid
The Home Secretary took a swipe at the privileged background and actions of Boris Johnson.
George Osborne says he is 'too divisive' to lead Tories as Theresa May emerges as favourite
The chancellor ruled himself out of the party leadership as several candidates emerge.
Britain stripped of its top AAA credit rating after Brexit vote and 'deep divisions' within Conservative Party
Standard & Poor's said the referendum could lead to 'a deterioration of the UK's economic performance'.
Boris Johnson breaks cover, says UK will retain single market access post-Brexit
In his weekly Telegraph column, Johnson said EU citizens would be protected in the UK, and vice versa.
Senior Tory rules out 'big dipper' Boris Johnson from leadership race
Sir Alan Duncan said it should not be assumed that Boris was 'the darling' of activists.
David Cameron resigns: Read the outgoing prime minister's resignation speech in full
Cameron said a new leader would be in place by the Conservative Party conference in October.
EU referendum: BT bosses and unions outline Remain case in joint memo to 81,000 staff
Top executives from the communications giant will explain why they are backing staying in the EU.
EU referendum: Pro-Remain MPs could force UK to stay in single market even after Brexit vote
Pro-EU MPs may use the Tory majority to push for the UK to stay in whatever the public vote is.
EU referendum: Rebel Tory MPs demand David Cameron's resignation
Andrew Bridgen and Nadine Dorries call for general elections 'by Christmas' if the majority vote is in favour of Brexit.