Brexit Britain and the roots of its discontent Letters: Readers respond to an article by Rafael Behr in which he reflects on the ‘curse of Brexit’ and the reasons for Keir Starmer’s fall The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
Britain’s six prime ministers since 2016 – ranked! From Cameron’s Brexit exit to Starmer’s Burnham bow-out, half a dozen PMs have gone. So who’s the best of the bunch? The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs To stay popular with the public – and his backbenchers – he’ll need to make big changes fast. That means changing the way the government borrows, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
Brexit at 10: 'Without the UK on board, the EU has integrated more' Ten years after Britons voted to leave the European Union, the United Kingdom is more divided, less economically dynamic and no more influential on the global stage than Brexit supporters once promised. But for the EU, the consequences of the its departure may not have been entirely negative, says Federico… Radio France Internationale · Jun 24
What politicians wear can make or break their career – here’s why FASHION FEATURE: As Andy Burnham makes headlines for his low-key dad look, Olivia Petter looks back on some of the most notable sartorial choices made by UK political leaders and, more importantly, the messages behind them The Independent UK · Jun 24
Blue passports, Big Ben and Bpoplive: the Brexit referendum anniversary quiz Who put Theresa May’s back up on Instagram, what did Boris Johnson say about bananas and much more The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
How Brexit broke British politics A decade after the UK voted to leave the EU, the nation grapples with fractured politics and a sluggish economy. Brexit's promises of control have yielded complex realities, leading to frequent leadership changes and deep divisions. While the immediate headlines have faded, the 'subterranean trace of Brexit' continues to shape… The Economic Times · Jun 23
‘I feel entirely vindicated’: three Guardian columnists debate Brexit and its legacy Ten years on, our writers met to reflect on whether leaving the EU has made the UK richer or more racist – and how the union is doing without us The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess ever since Brexit fractured the European Union, and it broke British politics The Independent UK · Jun 23
From bendy bananas to £350m for the NHS – how many Brexit promises actually came true? Leaving the EU was supposed to solve Britain’s border issues, slash bureaucracy, revitalise the health service, even supercharge vacuum cleaners. How much control did we really take back? The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
UK PM Keir Starmer quits LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer nearly broke down as he found himself on the scrapheap of history on Monday when like Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss before him, he was booted out of No. 10 by his own MPs. The Times of India · Jun 22
Next PM needs 'plan' for EU ties, Brexit legal campaigner Gina Miller tells Euronews Gina Miller, the campaigner who successfully took the British government to court over its handling of Brexit, told Euronews that the next Labour leader needs a "plan" for the UK's relationship with the EU. Euronews · Jun 22
Brexit at 10: the promises, the costs and the search for accountability Ten years on, the UK's decision to leave the European Union is increasingly seen as more than a single referendum result. Critics argue it reflected a wider crisis of political imagination, with Brexit supporters misreading both Britain and the world, while the promised future never arrived. Radio France Internationale · Jun 22
A look at the quick succession of British prime ministers in the past 10 years British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the sixth leader to announce they are stepping down in a decade of turbulent U.K. politics The Independent UK · Jun 22
The Independent UK · Jun 22 In The Room: Why Starmer’s resignation speech struck a chord with an ex-No 10 adviser In The Room co-host and former No 10 special advisor Cleo Watson has reacted to Keir Starmer’s emotional resignation speech, drawing parallels to her former boss Theresa May’s departure.
The Economic Times · Jun 22 The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soon Britain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Keir Starmer all failing to complete full terms. The instability has been driven largely by the Brexit referendum, which shattered long-standing political consensus and deepened divisions within both…
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Who are the last six UK prime ministers and which one lasted the longest? Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Labour leader, setting the stage for Britain to have a record-breaking seventh prime minister within a decade
The Times of India · Jun 22 Keir Starmer resigns: How Brexit pushed 6 UK PMs out the exit door in 10 years - explained in 5 charts Once again, a British prime minister walked out of Number 10 Downing Street to announce an early departure. As Keir Starmer confirmed he would step down after less than two years in office, one familiar resident remained unmoved by the drama: Larry the Cat, Downing Street’s long-serving feline, now preparing…
Evening Standard · Jun 22 Arrest of Donaldson came at the height of his political powers The long-standing Lagan Valley MP had just led the DUP back into powersharing government at Stormont after boycotting the institutions for two years.
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Keir Starmer to Liz Truss: The UK’s six prime ministers over decade of political turmoil A tearful Sir Keir unveiled his resignation plan in an address outside Number 10 this morning
International Business Times UK · Jun 22 Americans Reveal Donald Trump's 13 Most Mortifying White House Moments From nuclear hurricane talk to shouting at allies and a 90,000‑square‑foot ballroom, Americans have named the 13 Donald Trump moments they still find most mortifying from his White House years.
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Starmer finally shows some emotion – but it’s too little, too late STARMER RESIGNS: The prime minister’s statement was about preserving his dignity – but became a rare display of emotion from a leader whom the public has struggled to warm to, writes political editor David Maddox
The Economic Times · Jun 22 Britain's revolving door: The fall of six prime ministers in a decade of political upheaval Britain braces for its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer resigns, marking another turbulent chapter. Since the 2016 Brexit vote, a whirlwind of crises from negotiations to pandemics has seen leaders fall rapidly. Each departure highlights a nation grappling with immense challenges, leaving the next leader to…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21 Transition timetable: what a Starmer autumn handover could look like New leader could be chosen unchallenged or after a quick contest while outgoing PM has time to finalise his legacy
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21 ‘This changes everything’: how Brexit altered Scotland’s political landscape Former party leaders reflect on the turbulence that followed the referendum in which most Scottish voters backed the losing side