On 5 July 2016, after the first ballot of Conservative MPs, where Liam Fox was eliminated from the contest, Crabb withdrew from the race, and gave his backing to Theresa May.
July 2016 Crabb withdrew from the race. This was after the first ballot of Conservative MPs. This was on 5. July 2016 Crabb gave his backing to Theresa May. This was after the first ballot of Conservative MPs. This was on 5. Liam Fox was eliminated from the contest.