Seven PMs in 10 years – Britain’s decade of ‘chaos’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Britain's political instability continued as Keir Starmer resigned as prime minister after less than two years, marking the seventh PM in a decade, following similar patterns of leadership changes seen under the previous Conservative government.

• Britain will have seven prime ministers in a decade, with Keir Starmer resigning after less than two years in office
• The Conservatives had five prime ministers between 2016 and 2024, while Labour's Starmer faced internal party challenges leading to his resignation
• Predecessors of Starmer included Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss, and Sunak, each facing significant political challenges