The 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote is marked by another prime ministerial resignation, highlighting Britain's volatile political landscape. The Guardian Weekly's 26 June edition explores the country's lost decade since the 2016 referendum.
Brexit's Legacy: Six Prime Ministers and Counting
Since the Brexit vote, the UK has seen six prime ministers, with a seventh expected soon. The resignation of Keir Starmer, while partly due to his own political flaws, was influenced by the rise of Reform UK, the populist rightwing party led by Nigel Farage that evolved from the Brexit-focused Ukip. Senior economics correspondent Richard Partington explains that Brexit has brought change, but not for the better, in a special report revisiting the vote's buildup and its fracturing impact on the country.
Starmer's Fall and Burnham's Rise
Starmer is likely to be replaced by Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Manchester, known as the "king of the north" for his success in regional politics. Alexandra Topping profiles Burnham in this week's issue. Jonathan Freedland's long read delves into how Starmer's premiership unraveled.
Five Essential Reads
Iran's Regime After the War
If the conflict with the US and Israel triggered rare solidarity in Iran, many doubt it will lead to reform, reports Saeed Shah. The regime survived but faces internal pressures.
US Drone Strikes in Somalia
Six months ago, a US drone strike killed at least 12 people, including eight children, in Somalia. Mark Townsend investigates the unreported civilian deaths and the US's failure to acknowledge them.
Biodiversity Heritage Library at Risk
The Biodiversity Heritage Library, an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and extinct, faces an uncertain future. Donna Ferguson reports on its significance and the threat to its funding.
Hope for International Law
Nathalie Tocci argues that despite global rupture, developments in Ukraine and Iran show that military superpowers are not having it all their own way, offering hope for international law.
Keith Richards: Still Rolling at 82
At 82, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards remains hale and hearty, enjoying life as a great-grandad and jousting with Mick Jagger. Alexis Petridis catches up with him ahead of a new Stones album.
Other Highlights
Pjotr Sauer writes about Gagik Tsarukyan's unfinished 101-metre Jesus Christ statue in Armenia, a tale of vanity and ambition. The issue also includes Football Weekly's World Cup Daily, a video on Burnham's Britain, and a picture essay on Mongolia's changing face as permafrost thaws.
