Why seven prime ministers collapsed in UK in 10 years?| Britain political crisis explained
PTC News Desk: Britain is once again reeling under political upheavel caused following the resignation of Keir Starmer as the country is set to get its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. It also means the country could see its fifth premier in roughly four years, a rate of leadership turnover never seen before in British politics.
According to the information provided, Keir Starmer decided to step down because he believed he no longer had enough support within the governing Labour Party to lead the party into the next general election in 2029.
Although Labour won a landslide victory in the 2024 election, securing 411 of the 650 seats in Parliament, Starmer's leadership came under increasing pressure in the following years. Several factors contributed to his resignation:
The government struggled to maintain momentum despite its large parliamentary majority.
A controversy involving political adviser Peter Mandelson damaged the party's image after reports highlighted his past links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Although Starmer removed Mandelson from his position, the issue raised questions about Labour's commitment to integrity and accountability.
Public dissatisfaction with the government increased, with critics arguing that it lacked a clear long-term vision.
Several domestic policy decisions faced opposition, further weakening confidence in Starmer's leadership.
As support within the Labour Party declined, Starmer concluded that he was no longer the best person to lead the party into the next election and announced his resignation.
- With inputs from agencies
