The UK Will Have Its Seventh Prime Minister in a Decade. What Happened to the Others?

The article reports that Andy Burnham is set to become the United Kingdom's seventh prime minister in a decade, providing a summary of the previous six leaders and their departures. Boris Johnson resigned after scandals including 'Partygate' and handling of misconduct allegations. Liz Truss served only 49 days, the shortest term in UK history, resigning after her 'mini-budget' caused economic turmoil. Rishi Sunak, the first Asian and millennial prime minister, lost the July 2024 general election to Labour, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. The piece highlights the rapid turnover in UK leadership and the reasons behind each exit.

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The UK Will Have Its Seventh Prime Minister in a Decade. What Happened to the Others?Council on Foreign RelationsNeutral / independentJul 17, 12:00 PM UTC

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