Why has the U.K. had 6 prime ministers in less than 10 years?

Political chaos has engulfed Britain, with six people holding the U.K.'s top job in a decade, including one prime minister who lasted only 45 days.

• May 19

Brexit's role in U.K. leadership crisis

The United Kingdom has had six leaders in less than 10 years, and it could be headed for a seventh as British Prime Minister Kier Starmer faces growing pressure to step down. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman explains how the political crisis began with Brexit, Britain's break from the European Union.

• May 18

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• Sep 7, 2022

European markets drop after Truss' resignation

European markets have been taking direct hits following the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss. The continent was already facing record-high inflation and interest rate hikes, similar to the U.S. Akin Oyedele, investing deputy editor at Business Insider, joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss.

• Oct 21, 2022

U.K. politicians call for investigation into Liz Truss phone hack claim

The British government said Sunday that it has "robust systems in place to protect against cyber threats."

• Oct 30, 2022

U.K. inflation soars as food prices jump

U.K. inflation soared above 10% for the second time this year. The increase is largely driven by rising food prices. It comes as U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss faces opposition over her failed economic agenda. Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

• Oct 19, 2022

Global concern rises following Truss' resignation

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned as the British government and economy are in turmoil. Now there are some concerns about the lingering effects of the country's instability on the world stage. Robert Holleyman, former U.S. deputy trade representative, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

• Oct 20, 2022

Rishi Sunak to be U.K.'s new prime minister

Former finance minister Rishi Sunak will be the next prime minister of Great Britain following the resignation of Liz Truss. Gillian Tett, editorial board chair and editor at large in the U.S. for the Financial Times, joins CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the challenges for the new Conservative Party leader.

• Oct 24, 2022

Rishi Sunak to become U.K. prime minister

Rishi Sunak will become the U.K.'s first prime minister of color and, at 42 years old, the youngest British leader in more than 200 years. He's Britain's fifth leader in roughly six years and the third in 2022 alone. Imtiaz Tyab has the story.

• Oct 24, 2022

Jon Sopel on Liz Truss' resignation

British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned following a tumultuous 45 days in office. British journalist and former BBC correspondent Jon Sopel joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the next steps to find her replacement.

• Oct 21, 2022

Fears of a recession loom in the U.S.

Economic turmoil came to a head in the U.K. during former Prime Minister Liz Truss' tumultuous six-week term, while economists in the U.S. now debate if the nation's economy is at the beginning of or will soon see a recession. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano are joined by domestic policy and politics reporter Joseph Zeballos-Roig at online newsletter Semafor to discuss what the economic troubles could mean for both country's leaders.

• Oct 24, 2022

Rishi Sunak to become U.K.'s next prime minister

The United Kingdom will have a new prime minister for the third time in less than two months. Former finance minister Rishi Sunak will take over for Liz Truss, becoming the first prime minister of color in British history. Wall Street Journal report Paul Hannon joins CBS News to discuss more.

• Oct 24, 2022

Rishi Sunak to make history as U.K. leader

Former U.K. finance minister Rishi Sunak is set to become the country's next prime minister. Sunak after winning a leadership vote for the Conservative Party. The decision comes just four days after Liz Truss announced she's resigning after just six weeks in office. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from London.

• Oct 24, 2022

Rishi Sunak will be next U.K. prime minister

Rishi Sunak won the Conservative Party leadership vote and will become the U.K.'s next prime minister, replacing Liz Truss. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe joins anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from London with the latest.

• Oct 24, 2022

Ex-British PM Boris Johnson drops out of leadership race

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this week that he is taking his name out of the running to be next leader of the Conservative Party. Former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is now thought to be the leading contender for next Prime Minister.

• Oct 23, 2022

Boris Johnson pulls out of U.K. prime minister race

Liz Truss announced last week that she would resign after just 45 days in office.

• Oct 23, 2022

The search for a new U.K. prime minister

Following Liz Truss' resignation, the U.K. is once again searching for a new prime minister. This comes as Britain faces soaring inflation and a potential energy crisis this winter. Axios chief economics reporter Neil Irwin joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Elaine Quijano with the latest.

• Oct 21, 2022

What led to Liz Truss becoming prime minister

There have been four U.K. prime ministers in the last 12 years as Conservatives struggle to deal with the fallout of Brexit and economic crises. CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green lays out the timeline of what led to Liz Truss' resignation and the process to replace her.

• Oct 21, 2022

U.K. PM's ouster sparks search for new leader

British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced she is stepping down after just six weeks in office. Truss announced her resignation Thursday after her policies triggered significant turmoil for the U.K.'s financial markets and backlash from her fellow Conservative Party members. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more, and Politico Europe's U.K. editor Jack Blanchard joined CBS News to discuss the prime minister's resignation.

• Oct 20, 2022

U.K. prime minister resigns after 6 weeks

Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation just 44 days after Queen Elizabeth II apppointed her. The change comes as the U.K. struggles with inflation over 10%, and at a 40-year high. Ramy Inocencio has more.

• Oct 20, 2022

U.K. PM's exit follows economic plan's failure

Gillian Tett, editorial board chair and editor at large in the U.S. for the Financial Times, joined CBS News to discuss U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss' announcement that she's resigning.

• Oct 20, 2022

How will new U.K. PM affect markets?

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation Thursday amid economic turmoil in the country. Greg Swenson, founding partner of the British investment bank Brigg Macadam, discussed what he thinks the British economy could look like with a new prime minister.

• Oct 20, 2022

Liz Truss resigns as U.K. prime minister: What happens next?

Liz Truss became the United Kingdom's shortest-serving prime minister on Thursday. Now the country needs a new leader.

• Oct 20, 2022

Liz Truss resigning as U.K. prime minister

Truss faced a fast-mounting rebellion just weeks into her tenure, with a senior member of her own party declaring he'd "had enough of talentless people."

• Oct 20, 2022

U.K. prime minister resigning amid turmoil

After less than two months on the job, U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss is stepping down. She made a brief statement announcing her resignation Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio discussed the breaking news from London with Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.

• Oct 20, 2022

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