Britain faces renewed political instability as PM exits amid criticism over leadership and direction. The turmoil is linked to Brexit, elite disconnect and support for Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

Britain’s democratic institutions can endure instability, but this does not translate into an ability to deliver sustained national renewal.

The UK and its ruling Labour Party ought to have thought twice before rushing to push an unpopular prime minister to resign. Keir Starmer’s large parliamentary majority and his…