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Britain has experienced significant political instability since the Brexit vote, cycling through six prime ministers in a decade. Currently, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from within his party due to dissatisfaction over his handling of critical issues. Recent local elections have further weakened Labour's position, prompting calls for Starmer's resignation.
- ▪Britain has had six prime ministers since the Brexit vote.
- ▪Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure from his party for not addressing key issues.
- ▪Labour lost ground in recent local elections to populist parties.
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Episode detailsWorld Service,·20 May 2026,·26 minsWhy Britain keeps losing prime ministersThe Global StoryPlayBookmarkBookmarkSubscribeSubscribeAvailable for over a yearIn the decade since Britain voted to leave the European Union, the country has cycled through six prime ministers, victims of both their own decisions, and global pressures. Now, Sir Keir Starmer, the current prime minister and leader of the left-leaning Labour party, could be the seventh leader to fall, under pressure from members of his own party who feel he has failed to tackle key issues like the cost of living, immigration, and sluggish economic growth.
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