Dispatch from London: Starmer’s exit, Brexit, and what comes next for the United Kingdom

Dispatch from London: Starmer’s exit, Brexit, and what comes next for the United Kingdom

Burnham becomes PM by mid-July as Starmer resigns; six leadership changes in a decade signal post-Brexit instability and 6% GDP loss. UK tech leaders must reassess priorities: energy costs exceed Europe's average, NHS budget cuts pressure hiring, persistent policy volatility forces capex and talent decisions.