Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Political Break-ups and Make-ups of 2025
In 2025, there were several notable political break-ups and make-ups.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump's friendship ended badly after Musk left Trump's administration and criticized his tax bill.
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana tried to form a new party but couldn't agree on details.
Angela Rayner resigned as Labour's deputy leader over a stamp duty controversy, and there are rumors she might challenge Keir Starmer for leadership.
The UK and EU improved their relationship, with UK students set to rejoin the Erasmus program.
French President Emmanuel Macron asked Sébastien Lecornu to return as prime minister just days after he resigned.
Finally, Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping worked to normalize relations between India and China, resuming direct flights and simplifying the visa process.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump's 'bromance' ended in public acrimony after Musk left Trump's administration and criticized his tax bill.
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana failed to form a new left-wing party due to disputes over membership and leadership.
Angela Rayner resigned as Labour's deputy leader over a stamp duty controversy, with rumors persisting of a potential leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.
The UK and EU agreed on a new deal, with UK students set to rejoin the Erasmus program from 2027.
French President Emmanuel Macron asked Sébastien Lecornu to return as prime minister with 'carte blanche' to form a government.
- Who
- Political figures including Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Jeremy Corbyn, Zarah Sultana, Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner, Emmanuel Macron, Sébastien Lecornu, Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping, and the UK and EU
- What
- Significant political break-ups and reconciliations in 2025
- When
- Throughout 2025, with specific events in May, July, and September
- Where
- United States, United Kingdom, France, India, and China
- Why
- Due to political disagreements, personal conflicts, and geopolitical shifts
- Elon Musk and Donald Trump
- Ended in public acrimony after Musk left Trump's administration and criticized his tax bill
- Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn
- Failed to form a new party due to disputes over membership and leadership
- Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner
- Rayner resigned over stamp duty controversy, rumors of leadership challenge persist
- UK and EU
- Agreed on a new deal, UK students to rejoin Erasmus from 2027
- Emmanuel Macron and Sébastien Lecornu
- Lecornu returned as prime minister with 'carte blanche' to form a government
- Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping
- Normalized relations, resumed direct flights, simplified visa process