Why do the UK’s prime ministers keep resigning? | Government

From a landslide victory in 2024 to a remarkable downfall this week.

Keir Starmer is quitting. He’s the sixth British prime minister to step down in the last decade.

His resignation came one day before the anniversary of the vote to leave the European Union.

Many say Brexit has been one of the main drivers behind the leadership crisis.

Others point to increasing public discontent over successive governments.

Starmer’s departure will set in motion a contest to replace him as head of the Labour Party and PM.

But will his replacement be able to succeed where so many other prime ministers have failed?

Presenter: Imran Khan

Guests

• Jennifer Nadel, Co-founder of the cross-party think-tank Compassion in Politics
• Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London
• Zaid M Belbagi, Managing Partner at Hardcastle Advisory