Prime Minister

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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Incumbent
benjaminhenley

since 12 March 2023

Government of the United Kingdom
Prime Minister's Office
Cabinet Office
Style
  • The Right Honourable
TypeHead of government
Member of
Residence10 Downing Street
AppointerThe Monarch
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Deputy

The Prime Minister is the head of government of the United Kingdom. The prime minister advises the sovereign on their exercise of much of the royal prerogative, chairs the Cabinet and selects its ministers. As modern prime ministers hold office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the House of Commons, they sit as members of Parliament.