Deputy Prime Minister
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| Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
|---|---|
_(St_Edwards_Crown).svg) Royal Arms of His Majesty's Government | |
 Incumbent | |
| Government of the United Kingdom Prime Minister's Office Cabinet Office | |
| Style | The Right Honourable |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | Prime Minister |
| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | The King (on the advice of the Prime Minister) |
| Term length | No 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.