CBS News Why has the U.K. had 6 prime ministers in less than 10 years? By Home - CBSNews.com May 19, 2026 1 Min Read Comments Off on Why has the U.K. had 6 prime ministers in less than 10 years? Political chaos has engulfed Britain, with six people holding the U.K.'s top job in a decade, including one prime minister who lasted only 45 days.