Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly BishopSaturday 02 May 2026 16:36 BSTUK must not keep changing prime ministers, says John Major as he warns that politics has become a 'gameshow'Sir John Major criticised the rapid turnover of prime ministers in the UK, likening modern British politics to a "game show".Speaking on BBC's Newsnight, the Conservative prime minister from 1990 to 1997 stated that frequent leadership changes are detrimental.He praised the US system, where presidents can serve up to two terms, as a more "sensible" model.Sir John highlighted that Sir Keir Starmer is the fifth prime minister in the UK within the last decade, following David Cameron's departure in 2016.He emphasised that prime ministers should focus on addressing public problems rather than seeking media attention or advancing their own careers.In fullJohn Major says UK should avoid constant leadership changes as he warns of ‘gameshow politics’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in