Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Summary
The UK has had five prime ministers in seven years, showing political instability. Experts say this is due to hard times like Brexit, the pandemic, and economic issues, as well as challenges within UK politics itself.Key Facts
- The UK has had five prime ministers in seven years, none completing a full term.
- Over the same period, there have been many changes in other key government roles.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch both say Britain is not ungovernable.
- Recent crises include the 2008 financial crash, Brexit, Covid-19, the war in Ukraine, and energy problems.
- Experts suggest some prime ministers lacked leadership skills or experience.
- The UK political system gives power to a government with a parliamentary majority, but recent leaders have struggled to use it effectively.
- Some blame difficulties on the civil service, which can be slow or obstructive.
- Past prime ministers had mentors or advisers, which recent leaders may have lacked.
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