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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Analysis suggests UK prime ministers face unprecedented challenges due to a mix of global crises, leadership deficits, civil service friction, and voter impatience, leading to political instability and high turnover.

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May 17, 2026, 7:26 AM
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May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

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UK politicsPrime Ministerpolitical instabilitycivil serviceleadershipvoter impatiencesocial mediaBrexitgovernment turnoverWestminster

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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

May 17, 2026, 7:26 AM

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