Boris Johnson won't run for leadership of Conservative Party

June 30, 2016 at 8:07 a.m. | Updated June 30, 2016 at 8:07 a.m.

by Associated Press

Former London Mayor and prominent " Vote Leave" campaigner Boris Johnson leaves his home in north London, Tuesday June 28, 2016. Johnson is expected to be one of the main contenders in the race to become the next ruling Conservative Party leader. (Yui Mok/PA via AP)
Former London Mayor and prominent " Vote Leave" campaigner Boris Johnson leaves his home in north London, Tuesday June 28, 2016. Johnson is expected to be one of the main contenders in the race to become the next ruling Conservative Party leader. (Yui Mok/PA via AP)

LONDON (AP) - Boris Johnson, a prominent campaigner for British withdrawal from the European Union, says he will not be a candidate for leadership of Conservative Party.

Johnson's decision means Justice Secretary Michael Gove and Home Secretary Theresa May are front-runners in the race.

They and others will compete to succeed Prime Minister David Cameron.

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