Britain's leadership struggles date back to the Brexit referendum in June 2016, with six prime ministers coming and going since.
From left: Former UK prime ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, and Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation as premier on Jun 22, 2026. (File photos: AFP)
22 Jun 2026 06:33PM
(Updated: 22 Jun 2026 06:40PM)
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would quit on Monday (Jun 22), paving the way for the country to have its seventh leader in 10 years.The chaos dates back to the Brexit referendum, 10 years ago to the day on Tuesday.In the years since the vote, Britain has tried to forge its own path but struggled to boost its low-growth economy, hamstrung by high debts and a growing welfare bill, at a time of growing geopolitical volatility.Here's a timeline of its leadership changes.
