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Can anyone fix Britain?

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June 23, 2026

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Prime ministers come and go but the UK’s problems stay the same — stagnant growth, rising debt, and a political system running out of patience. Is anyone able to turn Britain around? Peter Devlin takes a look. https://reut.rs/4w5cM2v #starmer #uk #britain #primeminister #burnham

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 3, 2026

Keep calm and fail on: Britain’s endless scandal machine

If you are a citizen of the United Kingdom, I ask that you keep a stiff upper lip whilst reading this from an American across the pond this Fourth of July. Britain increasingly displays a pattern in which its institutions fail, inquiries identify the causes, reports are written, recommendations are issued, apologies are made, and []

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Starmer hammered as migration crisis fuels public anger

Sky News host Peta Credlin details how the UK’s migration has become completely out of control after concerns of over-welfare, housing and social cohesion explode. “It’s the welfare payments too, the one thing that’s been retold back to me people know down to the last couple of dollars what these migrants are getting,” Ms Credlin said. “They’re housed in hotels, they’re getting particular payments, they’re getting payments for children and family … there are concerns about safety, cohesion. “It’s just not the numbers crossing the border. You’re changing Britain; Britain won’t be Britain anymore.”

The i Paper

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· Jun 27, 2026

Britain’s revolving-door of PMs is our strength, not weakness

Patrick Cockburn: The UK faces deep-seated problems but it is not on the edge of a catastrophe

9 News Australia

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· Jun 23, 2026

'King of the North' Andy Burnham makes his move after British PM's resignation | 9 News Australia

Britain is bracing for another major political shift after Sir Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister. Leaders in the US and Australia have reflected on his tenure, with Canberra confident the AUKUS pact will continue under his successor. *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Can anyone fix Britain? Leader turnover highlights UK malaise

Keir Starmer, who won one of the biggest landslides in British political history, is out after less than two years, the sixth leader to quit in 10 years. Can anyone fix Britain, and what's the cause of the country's malaise? Reuters explains. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #UK #Europe #politics #turmoil #KeirStarmer Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4vmUKsF 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 23, 2026

Can Britain Fix Its Economy Amid Constant Changes in Leadership?

Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister since the 2016 Brexit referendum, highlighting a decade of political turbulence that has raised concerns about the country’s ability to pursue long term economic reforms. With Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepping down and Andy Burnham emerging as the likely successor, investors and policymakers are once again confronting [] The post Can Britain Fix Its Economy Amid Constant Changes in Leadership? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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Related coverage for "Can anyone fix Britain?": Washington Examiner — Keep calm and fail on: Britain’s endless scandal machine. Sky News Australia — Starmer hammered as migration crisis fuels public anger. The i Paper — Britain’s revolving-door of PMs is our strength, not weakness. 9 News Australia — 'King of the North' Andy Burnham makes his move after British PM's resignation | 9 News Australia. Reuters — Can anyone fix Britain? Leader turnover highlights UK malaise. Modern Diplomacy — Can Britain Fix Its Economy Amid Constant Changes in Leadership?