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Full Confidence puts you in prime minister's shoes
bbc.com • • world
Key Points:
- The mobile game "No 10: Full Confidence," developed by Benjamin Brewis in Manchester, has recently topped Apple's paid games chart, surpassing the global hit Minecraft, despite focusing on UK politics.
- Players assume the role of the prime minister, navigating over 300 fictional political scenarios that require balancing the interests of the cabinet, backbenchers, media, and public to maintain power.
- The game mixes realistic political challenges with absurd storylines, drawing inspiration from real-life Westminster events and personalities, reflecting the turbulent recent history of UK leadership.
- Brewis created the game amid political instability in late 2025, aiming to satirize the frequent changes in prime ministers, with five leaders occupying No 10 since 2016, including one serving only 49 days.
- The game's success is part of a growing trend of UK politics-themed games, alongside titles like Fantasy Parliament and UK Politics Simulator, highlighting increased public engagement with political strategy and media coverage.
