ANDREW NEIL: The radical reforms of Blair and Thatcher are impossible now. That's why, with seven PMs in a decade, even the Italians are laughing at us

Andrew Neil reflects on how the UK's frequent changes in prime ministers, now seven in a decade, have left it looking less stable and more chaotic compared to Italy, which he notes has had rapid leadership changes too but remains more respected. He argues that the radical reforms of Blair and Thatcher are now impossible due to this political instability, suggesting the UK is losing its once-proud sense of governance. This situation has even drawn laughter from abroad, highlighting the UK's diminished global standing and the failure to maintain political consistency.