Europe’s media look on in bemusement at Downing Street’s post-Brexit ‘revolving door’
Front pages across the continent reflect on Britain’s political turmoil after Starmer becomes seventh prime minister to quit since 2016 Europe live – latest updates In Germany, Downing Street was likened to a transit station, given the regular comings and goings of different prime ministers and staff. Meanwhile, a bemused Spanish newspaper concluded No 10 seemed to have been fitted with a revolving door. As news outlets across Europe digested the implications of Keir Starmer’s precipitous fall f
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Der Spiegel, the German-language news magazine, compared Downing Street to a transit station. Photograph: webView image in fullscreenDer Spiegel, the German-language news magazine, compared Downing Street to a transit station. Photograph: webKeir StarmerEurope’s media look on in bemusement at Downing Street’s post-Brexit ‘revolving door’ Front pages across the continent reflect on Britain’s political turmoil after Starmer becomes seventh prime minister to quit since 2016 Europe live – latest updates Michael Savage Media editorTue 23 Jun 2026 08.02 EDTLast modified on Tue 23 Jun 2026 08.07 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIn Germany, Downing Street was likened to a transit station, given the regular comings and goings of different prime ministers and staff.
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