14:36 JST, July 22, 2026

Andy Burnham, leader of the ruling Labour Party, has become Britain’s new prime minister. He is the seventh prime minister in the decade since the country decided to leave the European Union.

The ongoing economic stagnation and political turmoil that have persisted even after the shift in power from the Conservative Party to the Labour Party are likely connected to frequent changes in prime ministers. While distrust of both parties grows, Reform UK — a xenophobic, right-wing populist party — is on the rise.

If the new prime minister is unable to stem the chaos, Britain’s traditional two-party system could be shaken. British politics has reached a critical juncture.

The Labour Party regained power in the 2024 House of Commons election for the first time in 14 years, but former Prime Minister Keir Starmer failed to deliver........

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