National
Prime Minister
How it's filled
- In plain words
- Appointed by the King of the United Kingdom
- Exact method
- Appointed by the King. By convention the King invites the person best able to command the confidence of the House of Commons, normally the leader of the largest party. The Prime Minister is also First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service and Minister for the Union.
- Chosen by
- King of the United Kingdom
- Seats
- 1
Who holds it now
- Andy Burnham Labour since July 2026 Report
Sources
- gov.uk · checked GOV.UK, Ministers (Cabinet and attending Cabinet), read 2026-10-12: Prime Minister and Cabinet holders. Appointment dates from Wikipedia, Burnham ministry (read 2026-10-12), because gov.uk does not show dates; Chief Whip and Women and Equalities start dates not found. For: Prime Minister
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