In an opinion column, former Downing Street aide Robin Gordon-Farleigh argues that Britain, with six prime ministers since the Brexit referendum and Keir Starmer's resignation amid Andy Burnham speculation, has grown adept at replacing leaders yet unable to sustain direction or public confidence. He points to the UK-GCC free trade deal, and to Gulf states' long-term strategies, as a contrast showing legitimacy now must be earned through visible delivery.