Shona Murray: Britain on its seventh PM since Brexit, and still seems none the wiser

It’s not clear if, in electing Andy Burnham, the UK will face the reality that Brexit isn’t working and changing prime ministers every year or so won’t resolve that

Andy Burnham being sworn-in as an MP in the Houses of Commons after winning the Makerfield by-election; during his recent campaign, he already promised not to ‘rerun’ Brexit arguments. Picture: PA

Brussels won’t wait around for the new UK prime minister to bring brave new plans breathing life into EU-UK relations.

While the door is always open to closer ties — in every sector, whether trade, defence, services, and mobility — expectations for a reset of any substance are low.