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The '''Deputy Prime Minister''' is a minister of the Crown and member of the [[Cabinet]]. It is used to indicate the [[Prime Minister]]'s deputy, but has no right to automatic succession.
The '''Deputy Prime Minister''' is a minister of the Crown and member of the [[Government|Cabinet]]. It is used to indicate the [[Prime Minister]]'s deputy, but has no right to automatic succession. The title is not always in use and prime ministers have been known to appoint informal deputies without the title of deputy prime minister. The incumbent deputy prime minister is [[AlanHalvorsen]] who also serves as [[Lord Chancellor]] and [[Secretary of State for Justice]].

Revision as of 11:43, 20 December 2023

Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom (HM Government).svg
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Incumbent
AlanHalvorsen

since 12 November 2023

Government of the United Kingdom
Prime Minister's Office
Cabinet Office
StyleThe Right Honourable
Member of
Reports toPrime Minister
NominatorPrime Minister
AppointerThe King (on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Term lengthNo fixed term

The Deputy Prime Minister is a minister of the Crown and member of the Cabinet. It is used to indicate the Prime Minister's deputy, but has no right to automatic succession. The title is not always in use and prime ministers have been known to appoint informal deputies without the title of deputy prime minister. The incumbent deputy prime minister is AlanHalvorsen who also serves as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.