Niall Ferguson: Brexit and Starmer's Fall Are Symptoms of Britain's Broken Political System

But what exactly has made Britain so difficult to lead—and is it possible that the country is simply ungovernable?

The timing of Starmer's announcement is notable. This week marks the 10th anniversary of Brexit, when the United Kingdom voted to leave th

Keir Starmer's downfall marks a decade since the fateful referendum, which is now regarded as an economic failure. But both can be understood only as products of an anachronistic political system, writes Niall Ferguson.