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Yes, the Prime Minister of the UK must be a Member of Parliament (MP). The Prime Minister is typically the leader of the political party that has the most seats in the House of Commons, which is the elected lower house of Parliament. While technically it's possible for someone who is not an MP to be appointed Prime Minister, they would need to secure a seat in the House of Commons shortly thereafter to maintain their position.
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How do you address the prime minister of the UK?
As "Prime Minister" or "Sir" in person. On letters, write the full title as "The Right Hon. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom PC MP" (PC=Privy Council, the most senior government officials MP=Member of Parliament) and begin the letter as "Dear Prime Minister"
Who is the mp of England?
England has about 400 MPs. The UK has 646 MPs currently. This excludes MEPs and regional MPs
Who are the current leaders of the government in England?
The is no leader of a government in England as it is part of the United Kingdom(UK). The leader of the UK Government is the Rt Hon David Cameron MP Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party.
Who has never been prime minister in the UK?
Brian cant hasn't been prime minister
Does the Prime Minister of the UK have to be an MP?
No, he (or she) can in fact be a member of the House of Lords (I think) but this would be a very difficult (probably unworkable) situation. So perhaps I am saying the answer is in fact Yes....
When a cabinet minister refuses to resign can the Prime Minister dismiss him?
In the UK the Prime Minister can "reshuffle" his cabinet and take the minister out, stripping them of their position; but they are still an MP.
Do you vote for prime minister?
No, the Prime Minister is a constituency MP, the current Prime Minister Gordon Brown is the MP for Dunfirmline East in Scotland. The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the largest political party in the UK House of Commons and is "asked" by the monarch to form a government
Do you have to be English to become the British prime minister?
No, you do not have to be English to become the British Prime Minister. However, candidates must be a Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK, and to be an MP, you must be a British citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, or a citizen of a Commonwealth country with the right to reside in the UK. Thus, while being English is not a requirement, being a British citizen is essential.
How do you address the prime minister of the UK?
As "Prime Minister" or "Sir" in person. On letters, write the full title as "The Right Hon. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom PC MP" (PC=Privy Council, the most senior government officials MP=Member of Parliament) and begin the letter as "Dear Prime Minister"
Who lives10Downing street London?
The Prime Minister of the UK.... currently The Right Honourable Theresa May, MP.
Who is prime minister of the UK at the moment?
As of 13 September 2012, the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the Rt Hon David William Donald Cameron MP.
Why is the institution of the UK prime minister more powerful than the institution of the Japanese Prime Minister?
The UK Prime Minister has confidence of his entire ruling party. The Japanese Prime Minister has confidence of just the dominant faction and then he must form coalitions with other factions to get support in passing legislation
What party was John Major in?
He was in the Conservative party. John Major was MP for Huntingdon from 1979-2001 and was Prime Minister of the UK from 1990-7.
What job did sir Robert peel do?
He bred pigs. he became an MP and subsequently served as Home Secretary and then Prime Minister in the UK government
Every Thursday the Queen of the UK meets the Prime Minister?
The current Prime Minister of the UK is David Cameron. Every Thursday, the Queen of the UK meets the Prime Minister.
Why does the US not have a prime minister?
The founders of the country wished to have a leader who elected by all the citizens of the nation, and thus enshrined such a position in their constitution, calling the position a president instead of a prime minister. +++ To explain the term in the UK, the Prime Minister is elected as a constituency MP, and remains such, but is elevated to PM by the party.
Who was Scotlands prime minister in 1996?
Scotland does not have it's own Prime Minister. The Prime Minister of the UK is also the Prime Minister of Scotland.
