UK's tumultuous decade post-Brexit: 7 PMs, economic hit, population decline

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-06-23 07:00

A decade after the Brexit vote, the UK has experienced significant political and economic turmoil. The country has seen seven Prime Ministers in ten years, with leaders like David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Keir Starmer all facing short and often tumultuous tenures. This political instability has been accompanied by economic challenges, including a projected 6% hit to the economy. Furthermore, the UK is facing a demographic shift, with deaths expected to outnumber births for the foreseeable future, leading to potential population decline. AI

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A decade on from the Brexit vote, the U.K. will have 7 prime ministers, hit a demographic trap, and taken a 6% hit to its economy

Keir Starmer’s resignation will give the U.K. its seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote 10 years ago—a period that has reshaped the country's population and economy.

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A decade on from the Brexit vote, the U.K. will have 7 prime ministers, hit a demographic trap, and taken a 6% hit to its economy

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