Revolving door at 10 Downing St. is harming ‘special relationship’ between UK and US

Leadership turnover is hindering important reforms at home, but it is also preventing the U.K. from developing a clear strategy on the international stage

One of the first things Andy Burnham did on July 20, 2026, after assuming the role of Britain’s prime minister was make a long-distance call to Donald Trump. The U.S. president later revealed some of the details of his conversation with “the new gentleman,” noting that they discussed “opening up North Sea oil” – a topi