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Why does the UK keep changing leaders so often?#worldnow #uk

Dr Mark Shanahan, research fellow at the University of Surrey, spoke to CGTN Europe about the challenges facing the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He said Burnham inherits a sluggish economy, weighed down by the legacy of Brexit and wider global pressures. While Burnham has pledged to improve people's lives, his ability to deliver economic growth and tangible policy results will determine whether he can restore political stability and secure another election victory. Shanahan also argued that the UK's prolonged political instability can be traced back to Brexit, which shifted politics away from policy and towards personality-driven leadership.

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