Wanted: a new PM, a new James Bond, a new Doctor – and a UK that can agree on its leading characters | Nadia Khomami
Britain has found itself looking for all three British protagonists at once, says Guardian arts and culture correspondent Nadia Khomami
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‘It seems Britain can no longer agree on who its protagonists are supposed to be.’ Composite: Shutterstock; Getty; AlamyView image in fullscreen‘It seems Britain can no longer agree on who its protagonists are supposed to be.’ Composite: Shutterstock; Getty; AlamyOpinionPoliticsWanted: a new PM, a new James Bond, a new Doctor – and a UK that can agree on its leading charactersNadia KhomamiBritain has found itself looking for all three protagonists at once. Who gets to stand at the centre of the national story?Fri 26 Jun 2026 03.00 EDTShareIt’s been the refrain of the week.
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