http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36763208Andrea Leadsom is expected to pull out of the two-way contest to become the next Conservative Party leader and UK prime minister, the BBC understands.
A source close to the energy minister said "the abuse has been too great".
Her reason for pulling out was purely self-inflicted.
She apologised to Mrs May on Monday after suggesting being a mother made her a better candidate for the job.
Is that all Brexiteers run for the woods now?