Who will succeed Boris Johnson as Britain's next prime minister?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation will trigger a Conservative Party leadership contest to select the nation’s next leader.

While there is no clear frontrunner for the U.K's top job, several names already have emerged as possible successors to Johnson – a brash, colorful politician whose turn in leadership was marred by scandal and ethical lapses.

The latest

• Johnson quits: Johnson announced on Thursday that he would resign after a full-throated revolt among his erstwhile Conservative Party allies. Johnson said he will remain in office until his successor is chosen.
• What’s about to happen: Johnson said the process to select a successor would start immediately and a timetable would be announced next week.
• How does it work? British voters elect a party, not a leader. Johnson's exit will lead to an internal Conservative Party election to determine the next prime minister. 
• Backing his replacement: Johnson vowed to support his successor and predicted another leader would emerge who is "equally committed to taking this country forward through tough times.” One who won't is British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace who said Saturday he would not vie for the job. 

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