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Why Britons Really Regret Brexit
The Free Press • • world
Key Points:
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation after less than two years in office, making his successor the seventh prime minister in 10 years, highlighting ongoing political instability in the UK.
- The announcement coincides with the 10th anniversary of Brexit, a period marked by significant political turmoil and challenges to governance in Britain.
- Historian Niall Ferguson reflects on the historical context, noting that British politics has long been about maintaining elite power amid challenges like democracy, socialism, and fascism, with Brexit representing a new, destabilizing force.
- The Conservative and Labour parties have both been weakened by the political upheaval surrounding Brexit, contributing to the rapid turnover of prime ministers.
- The political instability underscores the difficulties of leading Britain in the post-Brexit era, raising questions about the country's governability.
