General · 25 June 2026
Why new PMs keep failing in today's Britain
Britain's political system seems stuck in a loop of replacing prime ministers, with seven in just over a decade, but the problem might not be the people themselves. Even a highly effective leader would struggle against a hostile press and public that often expects contradictory things. Voters want stability but repeatedly choose chaos, pushing the "new Prime Minister" button until it breaks.
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