A Look at the Quick Succession of British Prime Ministers in the Past 10 Years
- On Monday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, ending his tenure just two years after winning a landslide election victory in 2024.
- Starmer's departure follows persistent economic struggles and high welfare costs that eroded his government's popularity, forcing him to acknowledge his party does not believe he is best placed to lead.
- Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Starmer, securing support from more than 201 Labour MPs representing over half the Parliamentary Labour Party.
- Nominations for the next leader are expected to start by July 9, with a successor named before Parliament returns in September.
- Starmer's exit marks the sixth departure from Downing Street in a turbulent decade, leaving Britain to seek its seventh leader in 10 years.
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Today marks exactly ten years since the British voted for Brexit. In that time, they have worn out six prime ministers. In the same period, Italy has had only five. So how did Britain become Italy? Welcome to this week's "Focal Point."
The Top Energy and Climate Issues the Next U.K. Prime Minister Will Have to Tackle
Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham speaks as he celebrates his victory in Makerfield by-election, at Ashton Town Football Club, on June 19, 2026 in Ashton in Makerfield, England. —Christopher Furlong—Getty ImagesAmid a global scale-back on climate action, the U.K. over the past two years was stepping up its ambition. But with Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing his resignation earlier this week, the future of the country’s climate goals cou…
Can Burnham break the UK’s curse?
Ten years ago today, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.The helter-skelter in Westminster, where the Houses of Parliament are located, has been unceasing ever since. Just yesterday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will resign. His successor – likely Andy Burnham – will be the seventh PM in the last decade. For context: there were only five different leaders in the 37 years prior to the Brexit vote, dating back to the s…
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